Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has a confirmed intrauterine fetal demise.Which of the following treatment options should the nurse anticipate the provider to discuss with the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Scheduled induction of labor. In cases where the health of the mother or fetus is at risk or there are complications during pregnancy, a scheduled induction of labor may be discussed as a treatment option. This allows for controlled delivery, reducing risks associated with prolonged pregnancy. Immediate cesarean birth (A) is typically reserved for emergencies. Dilation with suction curettage (C) is a procedure used in cases of incomplete miscarriage, not for managing complications during pregnancy. Administration of methotrexate (D) is used for medical management of ectopic pregnancies, not for other pregnancy-related issues.