The nurse instructs a pregnant patient on ways to reduce unintentional injuries while pregnant. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) "I should clean a puncture wound with cold water.".
B) "I should wear a seat belt when in a motor vehicle at all times.".
C) "I should lie down and rest if someone kicks or punches my abdomen.".
D) "I should flush an animal bite with warm water and then wash with soap.".
B
Feedback:
Pregnancy counseling should include education about ways to avoid unintentional injuries such as using automobile seat belts. Puncture wounds need to be evaluated for depth. The patient might need a tetanus injection after this type of injury. If someone punches or kicks the pregnant patient's abdomen, the patient needs to be evaluated for damage to the uterus, bladder, or placenta. If the pregnant patient receives an animal bite, it needs to be evaluated and determined if the animal was rabid. If so, the patient needs rabies inoculations, which are safe to administer during pregnancy.
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