A woman with placenta previa is being treated with expectant management. The woman and fetus are stable. The nurse is assessing the woman for possible discharge home
Which statement by the woman would suggest to the nurse that home care might be inappropriate? A) "My mother lives next door and can drive me here if necessary.".
B) "I have a toddler and preschooler at home who need my attention.".
C) "I know to call my health care provider right away if I start to bleed again.".
D) "I realize the importance of following the instructions for my care.".
B
Feedback:
Having a toddler and preschooler at home needing attention suggest that the woman would have difficulty maintaining bed rest at home. Therefore, expectant management at home may not be appropriate. Expectant management is appropriate if the mother and fetus are both stable, there is no active bleeding, the client has readily available access to reliable transportation, and can comprehend instructions.
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