A pregnant woman's membranes ruptured prematurely at 34 weeks. She will be discharged to her home for the next few weeks
What would the nurse planning discharge instruction teach the woman to do?
a.
Report any increase in fetal activity.
b.
Notify her obstetrician if she has a temperature above 37.8 ° C (100 ° F).
c.
Massage her breasts to promote uterine relaxation.
d.
Rest in a side-lying Trendelenburg position with hips elevated.
ANS: B
For the woman with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) who is not having labor induced right away, teaching combines information about infection and preterm labor. The woman should monitor her temperature and report a temperature greater than 37.8 ° C (100 ° F).
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