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?



Correct Answer: C

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.
 




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