Exam 25: Pregnancy-Related Complications

An abortion in which the fetus dies but is retained in the uterus is called _____ abortion.

Spontaneous termination of a pregnancy is considered to be an abortion ifg.

Throughout the world the rate of ectopic pregnancy has increased dramatically over the past 20 years.This is believed to be due primarily to scarring of the fallopian tubes as a result of pelvic infection,inflammation,or surgery.The nurse who suspects that a patient has early signs of ectopic pregnancy should be observing her for symptoms such as (select all that apply)

A 32-year-old primigravida is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy.Nursing care is based on the knowledge that

A pregnant woman is being discharged from the hospital after placement of a cerclage because of a history of recurrent pregnancy loss secondary to an incompetent cervix.Discharge teaching should emphasize that

What finding on a prenatal visit at 10 weeks might suggest a hydatidiform mole?

A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia.What finding should concern her nurse?

Which maternal condition always necessitates delivery by cesarean section?

What data on a patient's health history places her at risk for an ectopic pregnancy?

The nurse caring for a woman hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum should expect that initial treatment involves

The labor of a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is going to be induced.Before initiating the Pitocin infusion,the nurse reviews the woman's latest laboratory test findings,which reveal a low platelet count,an elevated aspartate transaminase (AST)level,and a falling hematocrit.The nurse notifies the physician,because the lab results are indicative of

Which assessment finding should convince the nurse to "hold" the next dose of magnesium sulfate?

A placenta previa in which the placental edge just reaches the internal os is called

The primary symptom present in abruptio placentae that distinguishes it from placenta previa is

A patient who has undergone a D&C for early pregnancy loss is likely to be discharged the same day.The nurse must ensure that vital signs are stable,that bleeding has been controlled,and that the woman has adequately recovered from the administration of anesthesia.In order to promote an optimal recovery,discharge teaching should include (select all that apply)

What condition indicates concealed hemorrhage in an abruptio placentae?

The perinatal nurse is giving discharge instructions to a woman,status post suction and curettage secondary to a hydatidiform mole.The woman asks why she must take oral contraceptives for the next 12 months.The best response from the nurse is

What is the only known cure for preeclampsia?

Which clinical sign is not included in the classic symptoms of preeclampsia?

A woman taking magnesium sulfate has respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min.In addition to discontinuing the medication,the nurse should