Author Question: Which woman is most at risk for a uterine rupture? a. A gravida 3 who has had two low-segment ... (Read 54 times)

ss2343 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which woman is most at risk for a uterine rupture?

a. A gravida 3 who has had two low-segment transverse cesarean births
b. A gravida 2 who had a low-segment vertical incision for delivery of a 10-lb infant
c. A gravida 5 who had two vaginal births and two cesarean births
d. A gravida 4 who had a classic cesarean incision

Question 2

Which statement by a woman diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome indicates that fur-ther health teaching is needed?

a. I will not eat chips or pickles.
b. Coffee and chocolate can make me more irritable and nervous.
c. Drinking alcohol makes me more depressed.
d. I'll eat only three meals per day.

carolinefletcherr · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The classic cesarean incision is made into the upper uterine segment. This part of the uterus contracts forcefully during labor, and an incision in this area may rupture in subsequent pregnancies.

Answer to Question 2

D
The woman should be encouraged to eat six small meals a day to decrease risk of hypogly-cemia.
Less intake of salty foods helps decrease fluid retention.
Caffeine consumption increases irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness.
Alcohol consumption aggravates depression.