A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after placement of a cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss secondary to an incompetent cervix. Discharge teaching should emphasize that
a. Any vaginal discharge should be reported immediately to her care provider.
b. The presence of any contractions, rupture of membranes, or severe perineal
pressure should be reported.
c. She will need to make arrangements for care at home, because her activity level
will be restricted.
d. She will be scheduled for a cesarean birth.
B
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A Vaginal bleeding needs to be reported to her primary care provider.
B Nursing care should stress the importance of monitoring signs and symptoms of
preterm labor.
C Bed rest is an element of care. However, the woman may stand for periods of up
to 90 minutes, which allows her the freedom to see her physician. Home uterine
activity monitoring may be used to limit the woman's need for visits and to
safely monitor her status at home.
D The cerclage can be removed at 37 weeks of gestation (to prepare for a vaginal
birth), or a cesarean birth can be planned.
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