The nurse is planning care for a patient with hydramnios. For ...

[ENagel]

The nurse is planning care for a patient with hydramnios. For which interventions might the nurse need to prepare the patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Artificial rupture of the membranes
  2. Amnioinfusion
  3. Amniocentesis
  4. Administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor
  5. Administration of indomethacin

Question 2

The client demonstrates that the nurse's teaching regarding ways to prevent a recurrence of her urinary tract infection was effective when she makes which statement?
 
  1. I should wipe from back to front after urination.
  2. I should urinate when I feel the urge.
  3. I should try to restrict my intake of fruits.
  4. I should use a diaphragm.

[xthemafja]

Answer to Question 1

1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Artificial rupture may be performed to remove the excessive fluid.
Rationale 2: Amnioinfusion is performed for oligohydramnios.
Rationale 3: Amniocentesis may be performed to remove some excess fluid.
Rationale 4: A prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor is used to treat hydramnios.
Rationale 5: Indomethacin can decrease amniotic fluid by decreasing fetal urine output.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation: 2. Retention overdistends the bladder, and can lead to infection.

[ENagel]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[connor417]

Gracias!