When a nulliparous woman telephones the hospital to report that she is in labour,what should the nurse do,initially?

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Assessment begins at the first contact with the woman,whether by telephone or in person.Many hospitals discourage the nurse from giving advice regarding what to do because of legal liability.Nurses are often instructed to tell women who call with questions to call their primary health care provider or to come to the hospital if they feel the need to be checked.The amniotic membranes may or may not spontaneously rupture during labour.The patient may be instructed to stay home until the uterine contractions become strong and regular.The nurse may want to discuss the appropriate oral intake for early labour,such as light foods or clear liquids,depending on the preference of the patient or her primary health care provider.The nurse would not advise a woman who has not been assessed to stay at home until contractions are 2 to 3 minutes apart.

When a Nulliparous Woman Telephones the Hospital to Report That