A nurse is preparing to administer betamethasone to a client who has PPROM at 26 weeks of gestation.

Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

“This medication will help prevent preterm labor.”

“This medication will help reduce the risk of bleeding.”

“This medication will help mature your baby’s lungs.”

“This medication will help lower your blood pressure.”

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that is given to women who have PPROM (preterm prelabor rupture of membranes) at 24 to 36 weeks of gestation to reduce the risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and other complications. It is given as two doses of 12 mg intramuscularly, 24 hours apart.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C","D"]

Explanation

These are signs and symptoms of infection that can occur after PROM (prelabor rupture of membranes), which is the leakage of amniotic fluid before labor begins.Infection can be very dangerous for both the mother and the baby.

Normal ranges for gestational age are 37 to 42 weeks for term pregnancy and less than 37 weeks for preterm pregnancy.Normal ranges for fetal heart rate are 110 to 160 beats per minute.

A. “I should take this medication with grapefruit juice to increase its absorption.” B. “I should avoid getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.” C. “I should check my pulse before taking this medication and hold it if it is below 60.” D. “I should stop taking this medication if I have any contractions.”

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.It can cause dizziness and orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure when standing up), so the client should avoid getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.

Choice A is wrong because grapefruit juice can increase the level of nifedipine in the blood and cause side effects such as headache, flushing, and swelling.

The client should avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking nifedipine.

Choice C is wrong because nifedipine does not affect the heart rate directly.

The client does not need to check the pulse before taking nifedipine, but should monitor the blood pressure regularly.

Choice D is wrong because nifedipine is prescribed to prevent pre-term labor by relaxing the uterine muscles.

The client should not stop taking nifedipine if contractions occur, but should contact the health care provider for further instructions.Stopping nifedipine suddenly can cause a rebound increase in blood pressure and chest pain.

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A nurse is preparing to administer betamethasone to a client who has PPROM at 26 weeks of gestation.

Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?