Exam 13: Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions

A woman at 39 weeks of gestation with a history of pre-eclampsia is admitted to the labour and birth unit.She suddenly experiences increased contraction frequency of every 1 to 2 minutes; dark red vaginal bleeding; and a tense,painful abdomen.The nurse suspects the onset of which of the following?

In planning care for women with pre-eclampsia,what should the nurse be aware of?

What should the nurse be aware of in relation to women who may need surgery during pregnancy?

In caring for the woman with disseminated intravascular coagulation ( DIC ),which order should the nurse anticipate?

A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for pre-eclampsia.Which finding should concern her nurse?

In caring for an immediate postpartum patient,you note petechiae and oozing from her IV site.Based on this assessment,what clotting disorder would the nurse monitor her closely for?

What should nurses be aware of regarding miscarriage?

A woman with severe pre-eclampsia has been receiving magnesium sulfphate by intravenous infusion for 8 hours.The nurse assesses the woman and documents the following findings: temperature of 37.1°C,pulse rate of 96 beats/min,respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min,blood pressure (BP)of 155/112 mm Hg,3+ deep tendon reflexes,and no ankle clonus.The nurse should anticipate a doctor's order for which of the following?

A patient who has undergone a dilation and curettage for early pregnancy loss is likely to be discharged the same day.Her vital signs are stable,bleeding has been controlled,and she has a low-normal hemoglobin level.To promote an optimal recovery,which of the following should be part of discharge teaching for this woman?

Which of the following is NOT a bleeding disorder in late pregnancy?

A woman with pre-eclampsia has a seizure.What is the nurse's priority intervention?