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1. What discharge instructions should be provided to a client with a cervical
cerclage?: adhering to activity restrictions or bed rest, increasing hydration to
promote a relaxed uterus, avoiding intercourse, and monitoring for signs of
preterm labor, rupture of membranes, infection, or contractions less than 5
minutes apart. clients should also report severe perineal pressure or the urge
to push.
2. How does the transdermal contraceptive patch prevent pregnancy?: The
patch
releases consistent levels of estrogen and progestin to suppress ovulation
and thicken cervical mucus, preventing fertilization.
3. What nursing actions should be taken when administering terbutaline?: -
monitoring for adverse effects like chest discomfort, tachycardia, and
hypotension, checking for contraindications like cardiac disease or severe
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, gestational hypertension, and notifying the provider for critical changes like
heart rate above 130/min or BP below 90/60 mmHg.
4. What surgical procedure is used to manage cervical insufficiency, and for
what duration is it typically effective?: Prophylactic cervical cerclage involves
surgical reinforcement of the cervix using a heavy ligature, typically effective
between 12 to 14 weeks gestation until its removal at 36 to 38 weeks
5. What are the key risk factors associated with preterm labor?: infections
(urinary
tract, vaginal, intrauterine), previous preterm births, multifetal pregnancy,
smoking, substance use, lack of prenatal care, uterine abnormalities, low
prepregnancy weight, and advanced maternal age.
6. Which fetal and maternal monitoring tasks are essential during
terbutaline
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