In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labor,the nurse needs to address which concern?

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Prolonged bed rest may cause adverse effects such as weight loss,loss of appetite,muscle wasting,weakness,bone demineralization,decreased cardiac output,risk for thrombophlebitis,alteration in bowel functions,sleep disturbance,and prolonged postpartum recovery.Nursing assessments will differ somewhat from those performed in the acute care setting,but this is not the concern that needs to be addressed.Restricted activity and medication may prevent preterm labor but not in all women.Many,but not all,women will receive home health nurse visits.

In Planning for Home Care of a Woman with Preterm