Question

A nurse in reviewing records for a laboring client. What are three factors that would necessitate prophalytic anitibotic treatment f fir group B streptococcus in laboring client

Answer 1

Answer:

Why is group B streptococcus a concern for pregnant women?

In women, GBS most often is found in the vagina and rectum. This means that GBS can pass from a pregnant woman to her fetus during labor. This is rare and happens to 1 or 2 babies out of 100 when the mother does not receive treatment with antibiotics during labor. The chance of a newborn getting sick is much lower when the mother receives treatment.