Author Question: The client in the first trimester of pregnancy questions the nurse about the causes of fetal death. ... (Read 54 times)

OSWALD · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The client in the first trimester of pregnancy questions the nurse about the causes of fetal death.

The nurse explains that factors associated with perinatal loss include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Maternal diabetes
2. Paternal hypertension
3. Fetal chromosomal disorders
4. Maternal infections
5. Placental abnormalities

Question 2

A client having her fourth child is admitted to the labor unit and is accompanied by a doula. The intrapartum nurse expects the doula to assist with:

A. Fetal monitoring and relaxation techniques.
B. Physical and emotional comfort techniques.
C. Breathing techniques and labor assessment.
D. Massage and vaginal exams.

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

Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Fetal loss can be a result of a number of physiologic maladaptations, including maternal diabetes.
3. Chromosomal abnormalities can be associated with fetal loss.
4. Infections such as human parvovirus B19, syphilis, streptococcal infection, and Listeria can lead to fetal loss.
5. Placental abnormalities such as abruptio placentae and placenta previa can result in fetal death.

Answer to Question 2

B