Exam 38: The Obstetric Patient

A patient is brought to the unit after delivering a very large baby.The patient suddenly becomes extremely agitated and complains of shortness of breath.An amniotic fluid embolism is suspected.The nurse would immediately prepare for which intervention?

Which statement regarding pregnancy and asthma is accurate?

What is the most common obstetric cause of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)?

A patient has been admitted with severe preeclampsia.The nurse knows that the patient's treatment plan would include which intervention?

Which physiologic changes are common in pregnant women?

What factors must be considered when making clinical decisions regarding critically ill obstetric patients?

A patient has been admitted with severe preeclampsia.The nurse knows that the patient's treatment plan would include which goals?

What intrinsic factor can influence fetal development?

A patient is admitted who is pregnant and has a congenital cardiac disorder.The patient is experiencing complications that include dysrhythmias,heart failure,and thromboembolism.The nurse recognizes that these are symptoms of which condition?

A patient is admitted who is pregnant and has Marfan syndrome.The nurse knows that this disorder places the patient at risk for what complication?