Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client at 33 weeks gestation with PPROM 4 hours ago, initial exam 2 cm dilated.Why should the nurse avoid performing another vaginal exam?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Frequent vaginal exams after PPROM increase infection risk (D) by introducing bacteria. They do not directly increase labor progress (A), pain (B), or bleeding (C).