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An ectopic pregnancy |
The embryo is implanted in the fallopian tube. |
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placenta implanted over the entire cervical os. |
Total placenta previa |
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A primigravida in her first trimester is Rh negative. What will this woman receive to prevent anti-Rh antibodies from forming? |
Rh immune globulin at 28 weeks and within 72 hours after the birth of an Rh-positive infant |
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Large (macrosomic) infants over 9 pounds are linked to |
Diabetes mellitus |
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pregnancy affects glucose metabolism |
Placental hormones increase the resistance of cells to insulin. |
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What drug will the nurse plan to have available for immediate IV administration whenever magnesium sulfate is administered to a maternity patient? |
Calcium gluconate |
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What can result from maternal rubella during pregnancy |
Mental retardation |
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The nurse is caring for a macrosomic newborn of a diabetic patient. What complications will the nurse assess for in the newborn? |
Muscle tremors |
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The nurse educates prenatal patients about the threat of TORCH infections. Which infections are included in this classification? |
Toxoplasmosis Cytomegalovirus Rubella Herpes simplex |
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A patient who is 30 weeks pregnant delivers a stillborn child in the emergency department (ED). What should the ED nurse offer the patient? |
Privacy An opportunity to hold the infant Materials about support groups A memento (footprint or lock of hair) |
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What would the nurse include in a teaching plan for the pregnant patient who has iron deficiency anemia and has been placed on iron supplements? |
Citrus fruits enhance absorption of iron. The iron therapy will continue for about 3 months. Tea should be avoided while taking iron. |
