In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labor, the nurse needs to address which concern?

Question

a. Nursing assessments will be different from those done in the hospital setting.
b. Restricted activity and medications will be necessary to prevent recurrence of
preterm labor.
c. Prolonged bed rest may cause negative physiologic effects.
d. Home health care providers will be necessary.

Answer 1

C
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A Nursing assessments will differ somewhat from those performed in the acute
care setting, but this is not the concern that needs to be addressed.
B Restricted activity and medication may prevent preterm labor; however, not in all
women. Additionally, the plan of care is individualized to meet the needs of each
patient.
C Prolonged bed rest may cause adverse effects such as weight loss, loss of
appetite, muscle wasting, weakness, bone demineralization, decreased cardiac
output, risk for thrombophlebitis, alteration in bowel functions, sleep
disturbance, and prolonged postpartum recovery.
D Many women will receive home health nurse visits, but care is individualized for
each woman.