Exam 25: Complications of Pregnancy

Which is the only known cure for preeclampsia?

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

Which would indicate concealed hemorrhage in abruptio placentae?

Which assessment by the nurse would differentiate a placenta previa from an abruptio placentae?

What should the nurse recognize as evidence that the client is recovering from preeclampsia?

Which assessment finding indicates an adverse response to magnesium sulfate?

The nurse is providing care to a patient who just learned her baby has died in utero at 26 weeks' gestation. What is the nurse's next action?

A 17-year-old primigravida has gained 4 pounds since her last prenatal visit. Her blood pressure is 140/92 mm Hg. The most important nursing action is to:

Which routine nursing assessment is contraindicated for a client admitted with suspected placenta previa?

A client with no prenatal care delivers a healthy male infant via the vaginal route, with minimal blood loss. During the labor period, vital signs were normal. At birth, significant maternal hypertension is noted. When the client is questioned, she relates that there is history of heart disease in her family but that she has never been treated for hypertension. Blood pressure is treated in the hospital setting and the client is discharged. The client returns at her scheduled 6-week checkup and is found to be hypertensive. Which type of hypertension do you think the client is exhibiting?

A patient presents to labor and birth with complaints of persistent acute back pain at 36 weeks' gestation. The nursing assessment reveals a taught abdomen, fundal height at 40 cm, and late decelerations, with an FHR range of 124 to 128 bpm. The nurse will implement the protocol for which obstetric condition?

For the client who delivered at 6:30 AM on January 10, Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) must be administered prior to:

Fraternal twins are delivered by your Rh-negative client. Twin A is Rh-positive and twin B is Rh-negative. Prior to administering Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM), the nurse should determine the results of the:

A primigravida of 28 years of age is admitted to the antepartum unit with a diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum. Nursing care is based on which of the following?

Spontaneous termination of a pregnancy is considered to be an abortion if:

Rh incompatibility can occur if the client is Rh-negative and the:

You are taking care of a client who had a therapeutic abortion following an episode of vaginal bleeding and ultrasound confirmation of a blighted ovum. Lab work is ordered 2 weeks postprocedure as a follow-up to medical care. Which result indicates that additional intervention is needed?

Which assessment in a client diagnosed with preeclampsia who is taking magnesium sulfate would indicate a therapeutic level of medication?

Which interventions may be indicated for the clinical management of hyperemesis gravidarum (HEG)? (Select all that apply.)

An abortion when the fetus dies but is retained in the uterus is called: