Pregnancy-Related Complications (2) 2023/2024 passed

Pregnancy-Related Complications (2)Introduction - correct answer complications during pregnancy sometimes threaten the wellbeing of the expectant mother, her fetus, or both. Most common complications of pregnancy - correct answer ectopic pregnancy, hyperemesis gravid arum, complications of the placenta, hypertensive disorders, and blood incompatibilities between the mother and the fetus. Learning objectives - correct answer -describe the hemorrhagic conditions of early pregnancy, including spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and gestational trophoblastic disease. -compare placenta Previa with abruption placentae. -discuss the effects and management of hyperemesis gravid arum -compare Rh and ABO incompatibility in terms of etiology, fetal and neonatal complications, and management. spontaneous abortion - correct answer the leading cause of pregnancy loss. most commonly due to chromosomal abnormalities incompatible with life. treatment includes preventing complications such as hypovolemic shock (loss of blood) and infection, also provide support for grieving types of abortion - correct answer threatened- abnormal vaginal bleeding inevitable- membranes rupture cervix dilates early incomplete-some products of conception expelled and some remain complete-all product of fetus is expelled missed- dead fetus but remains in uterus (still birth) recurrent- miscarriages are ongoing a 42 year old is at the clinic for her first prenatal visit. the nurse is doing the initial assessment and is aware that the women is at risk for...? - correct answer having a spontaneous abortion prior to 12 weeks. ova have been there longer so there is a greater chance of chromosomal abnormalities.