Pregnant woman with preterm labor

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A pregnant woman with preterm labor, which has been halted, is to receive home care. The woman lives with her husband and two children in a two-story home. The children are 4 and 2 years of age. Her husband works full-time. The woman's parents and sister live about an hour away; the husband's parents live about 3 hours away. The woman is to remain on bed rest, getting out of bed only to use the bathroom. Her bedroom is located on the second floor.

a. When planning this woman's home care, what issues would be important to address?

b. What roles would the home care nurse assume when providing care for this woman?

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