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krzymel

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The perinatal nurse observes the placental inspection by the health-care provider after birth. This examination may help to determine whether an abruption has occurred prior to or during labor.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Placement of suture to mechanically close a weak cervix
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: True
Fifty percent of abruptions occur before labor and after the 30th week, 15 occur during labor, and 30 are identified only upon inspection of the placenta after delivery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: Cervical cerclage



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