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A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who experienced PROM at 20 weeks of gestation and is on home bed rest.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Drinking at least 2 L of fluids daily can help prevent dehydration and infection, which are possible complications of PROM (premature rupture of membranes).
Fluid intake also helps maintain amniotic fluid volume and fetal well-being.
sexual intercourse should be avoided after PROM to prevent introducing bacteria into the uterus and causing infection.
a decrease in fetal movement is a sign of fetal distress and should be reported immediately.
a sitz bath is not recommended after PROM as it can increase the risk of infection and bleeding.
Drinking at least 2 L of fluids daily can help prevent dehydration and infection, which are possible complications of PROM (premature rupture of membranes).
Fluid intake also helps maintain amniotic fluid volume and fetal well-being.