The labor nurse admits a patient who is known to be carrying quadruplets at 28 weeks' gestation and is in active labor.The nursing plan of care will include all of the following except what?

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A woman carrying quadruplets at 28 weeks' gestation is likely to have a high-risk pregnancy, and medical intervention may be necessary for the safety of both the mother and the fetuses. Therefore, preparing the woman for a prolonged vaginal delivery time may not be the best plan of care. Rather, preparing for possible cesarean delivery or other interventions may be more appropriate. Encouraging the woman to verbalize her fears and ask questions, continuous monitoring of fetal heart rates, and ensuring that extra nurses and physicians will attend the birth are all appropriate components of the nursing plan of care for a woman with a high-risk pregnancy.

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