PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN
PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN ( 57 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 35 weeks of gestation. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates abruptio placentae?
Incorrect. Uterine atony is a condition characterized by poor uterine muscle tone and is not specifically indicative of abruptio placentae.
Incorrect. Polyhydramnios is an excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid and is not a specific sign of abruptio placentae.
Correct. Painless vaginal bleeding is a classic sign of abruptio placentae. It occurs when the placenta partially or completely detaches from the uterine wall.
Incorrect. A board-like abdomen is a sign of peritonitis or a surgical abdomen and is not specific to abruptio placentae.
A. Incorrect. Uterine atony is a condition characterized by poor uterine muscle tone and is not specifically indicative of abruptio placentae.
B. Incorrect. Polyhydramnios is an excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid and is not a specific sign of abruptio placentae.
C. Correct. Painless vaginal bleeding is a classic sign of abruptio placentae. It occurs when the placenta partially or completely detaches from the uterine wall.
D. Incorrect. A board-like abdomen is a sign of peritonitis or a surgical abdomen and is not specific to abruptio placentae.