A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after the placement of a cervical cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss,secondary to an incompetent cervix.Which information regarding postprocedural care should the nurse emphasize in the discharge teaching?

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After a cervical cerclage, it is important to monitor for signs of preterm labor, such as contractions, ROM, or severe perineal pressure. These should be reported immediately to the health care provider. Mild vaginal discharge is normal after a cervical cerclage and does not require immediate reporting unless it becomes heavy or is accompanied by other symptoms. Activity level may be restricted, but the client can still arrange for care at home. A cesarean birth may or may not be necessary depending on the individual case, but it is not directly related to the postprocedural care after a cervical cerclage.

A Pregnant Woman Is Being Discharged from the Hospital After