A substance-dependent pregnant woman is admitted with the ...

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A substance-dependent pregnant woman is admitted with the diagnosis of possible placental abruption. Which substance would most likely cause this effect during pregnancy?
 
  a. Alcohol c. Marijuana
  b. Cocaine d. Phencyclidine (PCP)

Question 2

The nurse observes the premature infant for the most common signs of infection, which include
 
  a. tachycardia and transient tachypnea
  b. hypertension and decreased urine output
  c. bloody stools and irritability
  d. temperature instability and poor feeding

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Answer to Question 1

B
A complication of cocaine use during pregnancy is abruptio placentae. Alcohol abuse can result in fetal alcohol syndrome, not abruptio. Because the effects of marijuana use during pregnancy are not fully understood, abruptio placentae has not been identified as a complication of the use of this substance. Abruptio placentae is not a complication of PCP use.

Answer to Question 2

D
Temperature instability and poor feeding are two of the most common manifestations of infection in the neonate. While irritability is a common manifestation, when associated with infection, bloody stools are present in DIC secondary to sepsis.

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