A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with preterm premature rupture of membranes who is about to be discharged home about caring for herself. Which statement by the woman indicates a need for additional teaching?

A) "I need to keep a close eye on how active my baby is each day."

B) "I need to call my doctor if my temperature increases."

C) "It's okay for my husband and me to have sexual intercourse."

D) "I can shower but I shouldn't take a tub bath."

A nursing student is reviewing an article about preterm premature rupture of membranes. Which of the following would the student expect to find as factor placing a woman at high risk for this condition? (Select all that apply.)

• High body mass index

• Urinary tract infection

• Single gestations

• Smoking 

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a woman who is pregnant with twins. The nurse includes interventions focusing on which of the following because of the woman's increased risk?

• Oligohydramnios

• Preeclampsia

• Post-term labor

• Chorioamnionitis

You are caring for a client at 30 weeks’ gestation. The client reports regular contractions over the past 8 hours and has dilated from 2 cm to 3cm. Betamethasone has been prescribed for the client. What information should you include as part of the patient’s education about the use of this drug. (Select all that apply)

• “This drug will help eliminate  contractions.”

• “This drug will help to accelerate your baby’s lung development”

• “This drug will help reduce the likelihood and possible severity  of respiratory distress for your baby.”

• “You’ll need to take this drug twice each day by mouth

• “I’ll need to give the drug to you by injection two times and 24 hours apart.”

• “This drug will lessen the severity of any complications of prematurity.”