Author Question: A new client is admitted with vaginal bleeding and cramping at 12 weeks' gestation. A vaginal ... (Read 76 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A new client is admitted with vaginal bleeding and cramping at 12 weeks' gestation. A vaginal examination reveals her cervix is partially dilated. The client appears to be experiencing which type of spontaneous abortion?

a. complete c. missed
b. inevitable d. threatened

Question 2

A nurse should instruct a client who is to use a metered-dose nebulizer to follow which of these steps?

a. Exhale, place mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser while simultaneously inhaling, and hold for 10 seconds before exhaling slowly.
b. Inhale and exhale several times, place mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser, inhale, and hold for 20 seconds before exhaling slowly.
c. Place mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser, take two deep breaths, and exhale rapidly.
d. Rest quietly for 5 minutes before placing mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser, take two deep breaths, and exhale rapidly.

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
An inevitable spontaneous abortions occurs when the client has increased bleeding and cramping. The cervix begins to dilate, and the membranes may rupture.

Answer to Question 2

A
When administering a metered-dose nebulizer, have the client exhale, place mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser while simultaneously inhaling, and hold for 10 seconds before exhaling slowly to ensure delivery of the medication.