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(Danger signs in Pregnancy) Sudden gush of fluid from __________; vaginal __________ ; __________ pain; persistent ___________; ___________ pain; ____________ of face and hands; severe, persistent ________; blurred _________/________; chills with fever over _______; painful _______ or reduced urinary output.
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vagina; bleeding; abdominal; vomiting; epigastric; edema; headache; vision/dizziness; 38*; urination.
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(Nursing Responsibilities when a woman is admitted to the hospital for bleeding during pregnancy) Monitoring _________; Observing for signs of shock, ______, cold clammy skin, restlessness, and perspiration; Weighing ________ pads to accurately determine the amount of bleeding; Preparing for _________ therapy; Assessing ______ heart rate; Having ______ equipment available; Obtaining a ________ and laboratory reports; Providing ________ support to woman and family.
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vital signs; pallor; perineal; intravenous; fetal; oxygen; history; emotional.
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(Describe the mgmt of tubal pregnancy)Mgmt of tubal pregnancy depends on whether the tube is _______/________. If the tube is intact and hCG levels are declining, it indicates spontaneous _____________ of the tubal pregnancy. ____________, a chemotherapeutic agent that interferes with cell reproduction, may be used to inhibit cell division in the developing embryo. The primary reason for medical mgmt is __________ the fallopian tube to increase the chance of a future pregnancy. A woman who is receiving * therapy must avoid ________ consumption and vitamins containing ____________. to prevent a toxic response to the drug. _______________ is common with * therapy, so the woman should be counseled to protect herself from sun exposure.
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intact/ruptured; regression; Methotrexate; preserving; alcohol; folic acid; Photosensitivity
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(Placenta previa) Placenta previa occurs when the placenta abnormally implants near or over the ___________ instead of in the fundus of the uterus. Two main dangers are __________ for the mother and premature delivery or fetal demise.
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cervical os; hemorrhage
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(Abruptio placentae) Abruptio placentae is the premature _________ of the placenta. Separation can be partial or total detachment of a normally implanted placenta and occurs after the ____ week of pregnancy, usually during the 3rd trimester.
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separation; 20th
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(Disseminated intravascular coagulation DIC) is a condition in which a coagulation defect prevents blood from clotting. The ff. clinical problems may occur: Tendency toward generalized __________ (because the clotting factors are depleted), __________ of the vital organs (caused by thrombi obstruction in the blood vessels), Severe _________ (resulting from excessive bleeding).
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bleeding; ischemia; anemia
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The phenomenon in which the __________ mother develops antibodies against the ___________ fetus is called isoimmunization.
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Rh-negative; Rh-positive
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(How does a decrease in placental function resulting from maternal vascular spasm in preeclampsia affect fetal outcome?) Fetal complications include ___________________ (IUGR) and fetal distress caused by _________. Preterm birth may result because the definitive treatment in worsening preeclempsia is __________ of the pregnancy.
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Intra Uterine Growth Restriction; hypoxia; termination
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(Medical therapy during pregnancy for the patient with gestational diabetes mellitus should include what interventions?) .....................................................................................
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pg. 268-269
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(Explain the acronym TORCH when describing fetal or newborn infections.) Maternal infections known as the TORCH infections are those infectious diseases identified as teratogenic, which cause harm to the embryo and developing fetus. They are ______________, _____________, _____________ (CMV), and _____________. Some identify the "O" as other infections.
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Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpesvirus type 2.
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(Summarize the causes and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.) Hormonal changes, ___________, and ___________therapy are usually the cause of bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV is associated with preterm pregnancy, premature rupture of the membranes, and postpartum infections. Symptoms include a __________ vaginal discharge with a foul fishy odor. Oral ______________ or clindamycin is the drug of choice to treat BV.
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pregnancy; antibiotic; thin gray; metronidazole
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