A client has been diagnosed with Group B Streptococcus at 33 weeks gestation. The client becomes tearful when the diagnosis is discussed. She asks what will be done next. What information should be provided to the client?
1. The client will receive oral antibiotics to be taken over the next 7 weeks.
2. The infection will be managed with IV antibiotics when the client is in active labor.
3. Due to the limited risk of transmission, the client will begin treatment during the postpartum period.
4. The client will require IM antibiotic treatment to facilitate a rapid cure.
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Rationale 1: Group B Streptococcus is treated when the client goes into active labor. The treatment involves IV antibiotics. Initiating treatment during labor allows for the transmission of the medications across the placental barrier.
Rationale 2: Group B Streptococcus is treated when the client goes into active labor. The treatment involves IV antibiotics. Initiating treatment during labor allows for the transmission of the medications across the placental barrier.
Rationale 3: Group B Streptococcus is treated when the client goes into active labor. The treatment involves IV antibiotics. Initiating treatment during labor allows for the transmission of the medications across the placental barrier.
Rationale 4: Group B Streptococcus is treated when the client goes into active labor. The treatment involves IV antibiotics. Initiating treatment during labor allows for the transmission of the medications across the placental barrier. Oral and intramuscular antibiotics are not indicated for this infection.
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