Causes and risk factors
Causes and risk factors ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the ultrasound report of a pregnant client who is at 28 weeks of gestation.
The report indicates that the client has polyhydramnios, which is an excess of amniotic fluid.
The nurse should recognize that this condition can cause which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.).
fetal malformations are not a complication of polyhydramnios, but rather a possible cause of it. Some congenital disorders can prevent the fetus from swallowing amniotic fluid normally, leading to fluid accumulation.
cord prolapse is a complication of polyhydramnios. Cord prolapse occurs when the umbilical cord slips out of the uterus before or during delivery. This can cut off blood supply and oxygen to the fetus and cause fetal distress or death.
uterine rupture is a complication of polyhydramnios. Uterine rupture occurs when the uterus tears open along a previous scar from a cesarean section or other surgery. This can cause severe bleeding and endanger
Polyhydramnios is a condition where there is too much amniotic fluid in the uterus during pregnancy. This can cause various complications for both the mother and the fetus.
Polyhydramnios is a condition where there is too much amniotic fluid in the uterus during pregnancy. This can cause various complications for both the mother and the fetus.
Polyhydramnios is a condition where there is too much amniotic fluid in the uterus during pregnancy. This can cause various complications for both the mother and the fetus.