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

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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, but not in all women. In addition, the plan of care is individualized to meet the needs of each woman.
C Prolonged bed rest may cause adverse effects such as weight loss, loss of appe-tite, 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.