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vicky

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is caring for a postpartum woman whose baby was delivered by cesarean birth because of abruptio placentae. The nurse recognizes that she must be alert for which sign(s) and/or symptom(s)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Bleeding gums
  b. Bleeding from injection sites
  c. Fatigue
  d. Epistaxis
  e. Dry skin
  f. Petechiae

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that parents who suffer a perinatal loss will often exhibit which of the following behaviors? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Denial
  b. Anger
  c. Psychosis
  d. Acceptance
  e. Euphoria
  f. Bargaining


amandanbreshears

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, F
The patient with abruptio placentae is at risk for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Signs of developing DIC include bleeding gums, bleeding from injection sites, epistaxis, and petechiae. Nurses who are alert to these signs can help in early diagnosis so that treatment can be started as soon as possible.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, F
Parents who suffer a perinatal loss will often experience the behaviors associated with the various stages of grief, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.


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