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    Ati nur209 pediatrics final assessment proctored exam 2025

    An antenatal client at 32 weeks' gestation has been admitted to the hospital with premature rupture of membranes. She is not exhibiting any signs of labor. What is the priority nursing intervention for this client?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Incorrect → Delivery is not immediate unless complications arise. Management focuses on prolonging pregnancy to allow fetal lung maturity. B. Correct → Antibiotics are given prophylactically to prevent infection. C. Incorrect → Frequent cervical exams increase infection risk and should be minimized. D. Incorrect → Emotional support is important but not the priority intervention.

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