A 28-year-old gravida 2, para 1 client at 32 weeks gestation… | 마이메르시 MyMerci
Maternal Newborn Health
문제
A 28-year-old gravida 2, para 1 client at 32 weeks gestation presents to the labor and delivery unit with complaints of lower back pain and pelvic pressure. Which assessment finding would be most indicative of preterm labor?
1Braxton Hicks contractions occurring every 15-20 minutes
2Regular uterine contractions occurring every 8 minutes with cervical changes✓ 정답
3Fetal movement decreased by 50% from baseline
4Maternal blood pressure elevated to 140/90 mmHg
해설
Regular uterine contractions with cervical changes are the hallmark of true preterm labor, distinguishing it from false labor (Braxton Hicks). Other findings like decreased fetal movement or elevated BP are not specific indicators of preterm labor.