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mspears3

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse assesses a patient suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) for which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Blood in the Foley catheter bag
  B.
  Slight oozing from an IV site
  C.
  Spontaneous nosebleed
  D.
  Tachycardia
  E.
  Widespread bruising

Question 2

A woman is asking about a cesarean birth. The nurse explains that which of the following are appropriate indications for this type of birth? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Active genital herpes
  B.
  Certain fetal malpresentations
  C.
  Maternal request
  D.
  Some multiple gestations
  E.
  Umbilical cord prolapse


trog

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

ANS: A, C, D, E
DIC includes both bleeding and thrombotic manifestations. Blood in the urine, spontaneous nosebleeds, tachycardia, and widespread bruising are all manifestations that could signal DIC. Slight oozing from an IV site is a common finding, and without bleeding noted at multiple sites, it is probably insignificant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Cesarean birth should be reserved for instances where the health of the mother or her fetus is jeopardized. Many conditions can lead to the need for a cesarean birth, but maternal request is not one of them.


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