The measure to relieve fetal distress due to maternal supine hypotension is
When a pregnant woman lies on supine position, the weight of the gravid uterus would be compressing on the vena cava against the vertebrae obstructing blood flow from the lower extremities. This causes a decrease in blood return to the heart and consequently immediate decreased cardiac output and hypotension. Hence, putting the mother on side lying will relieve the pressure exerted by the gravid uterus on the vena cava. Which of the following signs will distinguish threatened abortion from imminent abortion?
A pregnant mother is admitted to the hospital with the chief complaint of profuse vaginal bleeding, AOG 36 wks, not in labor. The nurse must always consider which of the following precautions:
A gravidocardiac mother is advised to observe bed rest primarily to
When a pregnant woman goes into a convulsive seizure, the MOST immediate action of the nurse to ensure the safety of the patient is:
Upon assessment, the nurse found the following: fundus at 2 fingerbreadths above the umbilicus, last menstrual period (LMP) 5 months ago, fetal heart beat (FHB) not appreciated. Which of the following is the most possible diagnosis of this condition?
Which of the following signs and symptoms will most likely make the nurse suspect that the patient has hydatidiform mole?
Which of the following is the most likely effect on the fetus if the woman is severely anemic during pregnancy?
Smoking is contraindicated in pregnancy because
You are performing an abdominal exam on a 9th-month pregnant woman. While lying supine, she felt breathless, had pallor, tachycardia, and cold clammy skin. The correct assessment of the woman’s condition is that she is:
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