The nurse provides teaching on the signs of impending labor with a client at week 37 of gestation. Which client statements indicate that additional teaching would be beneficial? Select all that apply
1. "A bloody show means labor will begin within 2 days."
2. "Having uterine contractions that increase over time is a sign of labor."
3. "Uterine contractions that do not radiate to the back are a sign of labor."
4. "Having a spontaneous flow of water from my vagina is a sign of labor."
5. "Expulsion of a plug of mucus means the baby has dropped into the pelvis."
1, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Bloody show is a sign of impending labor, which will begin before 2 days.
2. Uterine contractions that increase over time are a sign of impending labor.
3. Uterine contractions that do not radiate to the back describe false labor.
4. Spontaneous rupture of membranes is a sign of impending labor.
5. Expulsion of a mucous plug is a sign of impending labor and not an indication that the fetus has dropped into the pelvis.
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