The nurse is teaching a client with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)regarding self-care activities.Which activities should the nurse include in her teaching?

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Sexual activity should be avoided because it may induce preterm labor.A temperature higher than 38° C should be reported.To prevent the risk of infection,tub baths should be avoided and nothing should be inserted into the vagina.Further,foul-smelling vaginal fluid,which may be a sign of infection,should be reported.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client with Preterm Premature Rupture