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berenicecastro

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The nurse educator is describing the different kinds of abruptio placentae to a group of students, explaining that in a complete abruptio placentae:
 
  1. Separation begins at the periphery of the placenta.
  2. The placenta separates centrally, and there can be concealed bleeding.
  3. There is massive vaginal bleeding in the presence of almost total separation.
  4. Blood passes between the fetal membranes and the uterine wall, and escapes vaginally.

Question 2

A child is undergoing hemodialysis. The child should be monitored closely for (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. shock.
  2. hypotension.
  3. infections.
  4. migraines.
  5. fluid overload.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This describes a marginal separation of the placenta.
Rationale 2: This describes a central separation of the placenta.
Rationale 3: This describes a complete separation of the placenta.
Rationale 4: This describes a marginal separation of the placenta.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:1,2,3
Rationale:Rapid changes in fluid and electrolyte balance during hemodialysis may lead to shock and hypotension.Other complications to watch for are thromboses and infection.Migraines and fluid overload are not clinical manifestations associated with hemodialysis.



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