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Pregnancy Complications Hemorrhagic conditions Hyperemesis gravidarum Hypertensive disorders Gestational diabetes Infection Early Hemorrhagic Conditions Three most common in 1st half of pregnancy. 1. Abortion ▪ Spontaneous or induced 2. Ectopic Pregnancy 3. Hydatidiform Mole Spontaneous Abortion Miscarriage ▪ Loss of pregnancy before viability - Spontaneous or induced - 1 st 12 weeks▪ Risks increase with parental age ▪ Etiology of spontaneous abortions - Severe conge...

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A woman has just had a spontaneous abortion. She asks the nurse, "Why did this happen?" The nurse is aware that the most common cause of spontaneous abortion is correct answers severe congenital abnormalities. Correct Chromosomal abnormalities account for about 50% to 60% of early spontaneous abortions. Other possible causes are various types of infections and maternal disorders. A pregnant woman should be taught that the first sign of a threatened abortion is usually correct answers va...

DDx for first trimester bleeding non-viable IUP: spontaneous abortion, molar pregnancy viable IUP: physiologic implantation bleeding, subchorionic hemorrhage ectopic pregnancy evaluation of first trimester bleeding TVUS hCG H&H risk factors for an ectopic pregnancy fallopian tube scarring history of ectopic pregnancy (#1 risk factor) tubal ligation chlamydial infections PID smoking - slows cilia in fallopian tubes diagnostic protocols for ectopic pregnancy should increase by 50% ...

Threatened Abortion - ️️Vaginal bleeding <20 weeks S/S- closed cervix and mild cramping Inevitable Abortion - ️️Bleeding with continuous dilation, without expulsion of fetal products. <20 weeks Vaginal bleeding and cramping, watch for hemorrhage May need D&C Incomplete Abortion - ️️Partial expulsion of conception products <20 weeks Bleeding and cramping but not all products have passed. Will need D&C Spontaneous/Complete Abortion - ️️<20 weeks or &l...

1. A nonstress test is performed on a client, and the results are documented as "two or more fetal heart rate (FHR) accelerations of 15 beats per minutes, lasting 15 seconds in association with fetal movement". The nurse interprets these findings as: a. A nonreactive nonstress test b. A reactive nonstress test c. Unclear for accurate interpretation d. Unsatisfactory - Correct Answer-b. A reactive nonstress test 1. The physician orders MSAFP screening for the client. In planning instruc...

A woman has just had a spontaneous abortion. She asks the nurse, "Why did this happen?" The nurse is aware that the most common cause of spontaneous abortion is correct answers severe congenital abnormalities. Correct Chromosomal abnormalities account for about 50% to 60% of early spontaneous abortions. Other possible causes are various types of infections and maternal disorders. A pregnant woman should be taught that the first sign of a threatened abortion is usually correct answers va...

Morning sickness : Mild nausea in pregnancy Hyperemesis gravidarum : Severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Ectopic Pregnancy : Pregnancy outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube Hydatidiform Mole : Abnormal growth of placental tissue Abortion : Termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks Prolapsed umbilical cord : Emergency situation where the umbilical cord is visible or felt outside the vagina Uterine rupture : Tearing of the uterine wall, either completely or partially A...

HCG function supports pregnancy by allowing the production of progesterone and estrogen Progesterone and estrogen hormone that helps prepare the lining of the uterus for implantation Nagle's Rule estimates due date LMP - 3 months + 7 days Ectopic pregnancy implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location; greater than 12 weeks tube can rupture; can be caused by stis Early treatment of ectopic pregnancy methotrexate (folic acid antagonist) helps maintain ...

NUR 234 Exam 3 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) when a pregnancy is terminated before 20 weeks of gestation or a fetal weight of less than 500 grams cause of spontaneous abortion unknown, chromosomal abnormalities (account for 50%) what is important to ask of the client who believes they are miscarriage? any woman who thinks she is miscarrying, tell her to save clots or material passed for your health care provider to examine what term s...