Question

question: 8 of 60
history and physical
today, 0700:
vaginal birth 3 days ago
prolonged rupture of membranes
internal fetal monitoring
a nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postpartum. which of the following actions should the nurse take? (click on the \exhibits\ button for additional information about the client. there are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)

• instruct the client to stop breastfeeding.
• obtain prescription for a broad - spectrum antibiotic.
• initiate airborne isolation precautions.
• place the client on strict bedrest.

Explanation:

The client is 3 days post - partum with prolonged rupture of membranes and internal fetal monitoring, which are risk factors for infection. A broad - spectrum antibiotic is appropriate to prevent or treat infection. Instructing to stop breastfeeding is not indicated here. Airborne isolation is not needed (no indication of airborne - transmitted infection). Strict bedrest is not a standard intervention for this situation.

Answer:

Obtain prescription for a broad - spectrum antibiotic.