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.”
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 D
Explanation
The client should not use a tampon if they have any bleeding because it can increase the risk of infection.
A tampon can also interfere with the assessment of the amount and color of the bleeding.
Correct Answer is ["A","D"]
Explanation
A temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) and uterine tenderness are signs of infection, which is a serious complication of PPROM.The normal temperature range during pregnancy is 36.4°C to 37.6°C (97.6°F to 99.6°F) orally.Uterine tenderness can indicate chorioamnionitis, which is an inflammation of the fetal membranes due to a bacterial infection.
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