Author Question: In which situation would a dilation and curettage (D&C) be indicated? a. Complete abortion at ... (Read 78 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

In which situation would a dilation and curettage (D&C) be indicated?

a. Complete abortion at 8 weeks
b. Incomplete abortion at 16 weeks
c. Threatened abortion at 6 weeks
d. Incomplete abortion at 10 weeks

Question 2

Rh incompatibility can occur if the client is Rh-negative and the:

a. fetus is Rh-negative.
b. fetus is Rh-positive.
c. father is Rh-positive.
d. father and fetus are both Rh-negative.

dreamfighter72 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
D&C is carried out to remove the products of conception from the uterus and can be done safely until week 14 of gestation. If all the products of conception have been passed (complete abortion), a D&C is not done. If the pregnancy is still viable (threatened abortion), a D&C is not done.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
For Rh incompatibility to occur, the mother must be Rh-negative and her fetus Rh-positive. If the fetus is Rh-negative, the blood types are compatible and no problems should occur. The father's Rh factor is a concern only as it relates to the possible Rh factor of the fetus. If the fetus is Rh-negative, the blood type with the mother is compatible. The father's blood type does not enter into the problem.