TEST BANK FOR Maternity Newborn and Women’s Health Nursing A Case Based Approach 1st By Edition O’Meara 2024

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TEST BANK FOR Maternity Newborn and Womenâ€™s Health Nursing A Case Based Approach 1st By Edition Oâ€™Meara 2024Â Â

1. A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after the placement of a cervical
cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss, secondary to an incompetent cervix.
Which information regarding postprocedural care should the nurse emphasize in the discharge
teaching?
a. Any vaginal discharge should be immediately reported to her health care provider.
b. The presence of any contractions, rupture of membranes (ROM), or severe perineal pressure should
c. The client will need to make arrangements for care at home, because her activity level will be restri
d. The client will be scheduled for a cesarean birth.
ANS: B
Nursing care should stress the importance of monitoring for the signs and symptoms of preterm
labor. Vaginal bleeding needs to be reported to her primary health care provider. 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
womans need for visits and to monitor her status safely at home. The cerclage can be removed at
37 weeks of gestation (to prepare for a vaginal birth), or a cesarean birth can be planned.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply REF: dm. 675
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning | Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

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Author	Future Focus
Published	30 Jul 2024
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TEST BANK 2024 TEST BANK FOR Maternity Newborn NURSING O’Meara Women’s Health 1st By Edition O’Meara