Kardi Patel, at 38 weeks of gestation, is nearing the end of her pregnancy. She came to the labor and delivery unit beca
Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 5:12 pm
Kardi Patel, at 38 weeks of gestation, is nearing the end of her
pregnancy. She came to the labor and delivery unit because her
membranes ruptured one hour ago and her contractions are becoming
stronger and more frequent. Upon review of her medical records, the
medical team becomes concerned because Kardi rarely went to her
scheduled prenatal visits and deemed her prenatal care inadequate.
Kardi, whose group B streptococcus (GBS) status is unknown, is in
active labor but has never been screened for GBS, an infection that
could put her neonate at risk. Delivery is imminent. Kardi is
shocked that everyone is alarmed; she does not feel sick at
all.
1. What are some potential complications for the neonate if
Kardi’s screen results in a positive GBS status?
2. Why was Kardi not screened in the intrapartum period?
3. What medical interventions are appropriate at prenatal visits
to help decrease a GBS infection?
4. Why doesn’t the medical team begin treatment immediately? 5.
Provide a list of potential reasons for a cesarean section. 6. What
are the risks associated with a cesarean section?
pregnancy. She came to the labor and delivery unit because her
membranes ruptured one hour ago and her contractions are becoming
stronger and more frequent. Upon review of her medical records, the
medical team becomes concerned because Kardi rarely went to her
scheduled prenatal visits and deemed her prenatal care inadequate.
Kardi, whose group B streptococcus (GBS) status is unknown, is in
active labor but has never been screened for GBS, an infection that
could put her neonate at risk. Delivery is imminent. Kardi is
shocked that everyone is alarmed; she does not feel sick at
all.
1. What are some potential complications for the neonate if
Kardi’s screen results in a positive GBS status?
2. Why was Kardi not screened in the intrapartum period?
3. What medical interventions are appropriate at prenatal visits
to help decrease a GBS infection?
4. Why doesn’t the medical team begin treatment immediately? 5.
Provide a list of potential reasons for a cesarean section. 6. What
are the risks associated with a cesarean section?