Coursework
What additional information should the nurse obtain from the client?
The nurse should assess the client and gather her health history information. The nurse should also ask the patient about her GTPAL. She should ask her what prenatal vitamin she is using.
What nursing intervention is most appropriate in this situation?
The nurse can place heating pads on the client’s lower back. Place the patient in a comfortable position. Practice deep breathing exercises.
What screening tests should be obtained to determine the risk for preterm labor?
The fetal fibronectin test is used to rule out preterm labor. It can provide valuable information if you have signs or symptoms of preterm labor(Mayoclinic,2023).
If the client is in preterm labor, what medications would the nurse expect to be ordered, and what are the priorities for the nurse to assess post-administration? (Include dose, side effects, and desired outcomes of the medication).
Team, T. H. E. (2017, September 21). Treatment of preterm labor: Terbutaline. Healthline. Retrieved January 19, 2023, from https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/preterm-labor-terbutaline side-effects