The perinatal nurse describes for the new nurse the various risks associated with prolonged premature preterm rupture of membranes. These risks include (select all that apply):
a. Chorioamnionitis
b. Abruptio placentae
c. Operative birth
d. Cord prolapse
ANS: a, b, d
Even though maintaining the pregnancy to gain further fetal maturity can be beneficial, prolonged PPROM has been correlated with an increased risk of chorioamnionitis, placental abruption, and cord prolapse.
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