Clinical manifestations and Diagnostic tests
Clinical manifestations and Diagnostic tests ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client who has PROM at 34 weeks of gestation.
Which of the following ultrasound findings should the nurse report to the provider?
an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of 8 cm is within the normal range of 5 to 25 cm. An AFI below 5 cm indicates oligohydramnios (low fluid levels), which can cause fetal distress and cord compression.
This means that the fetus is positioned with its buttocks or feet towards the cervix, which can increase the risk of complications during delivery. The nurse should report this finding to the provider and prepare for a possible cesarean section.
an anterior placenta is not a complication.
It means that the placenta is attached to the front wall of the uterus, which does not affect the delivery or the health of the fetus.
a biparietal diameter of 8.5 cm is normal for a fetus at 34 weeks of gestation.
The biparietal diameter is the measurement of the fetal head from one side to the other and it helps to estimate the fetal weight and gestational age.
This means that the fetus is positioned with its buttocks or feet towards the cervix, which can increase the risk of complications during delivery. The nurse should report this finding to the provider and prepare for a possible cesarean section.