Causes and risk factors
Causes and risk factors ( 9 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about the complications of labor and delivery.
The nurse explains that a ruptured uterus is a rare but life-threatening condition that can occur during labor.
Which of the following statements by a class participant indicates a need for further teaching?
A ruptured uterus can cause bleeding and shock for the mother and the baby.
This is a serious complication that can be life-threatening for both.
A ruptured uterus can be caused by having too many previous cesarean deliveries.
Each C-section delivery leaves a scar on the uterus that weakens the uterine wall and increases the risk of rupture in subsequent pregnancies.
A ruptured uterus can be prevented by avoiding induction or augmentation of labor. This is because induction or augmentation of labor can increase the pressure and stress on the uterine wall, especially if there is a previous C-section scar, and cause it to tear open.
A ruptured uterus can be treated by repairing the tear or removing the uterus, but this is not always possible or successful.
Sometimes, a ruptured uterus can cause irreversible damage to the uterus or other organs, and may require a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) or even result in death.
The normal range for uterine rupture is less than 1 percent of pregnant women. It affects about 1 in 300 deliveries for women who have had one C-section delivery, and up to 9 in 300 deliveries for women who have had more than one C-section delivery.
A ruptured uterus can be prevented by avoiding induction or augmentation of labor. This is because induction or augmentation of labor can increase the pressure and stress on the uterine wall, especially if there is a previous C-section scar, and cause it to tear open.
The normal range for uterine rupture is less than 1 percent of pregnant women. It affects about 1 in 300 deliveries for women who have had one C-section delivery, and up to 9 in 300 deliveries for women who have had more than one C-section delivery.