Author Question: A woman with a positive fetal fibronectin test should be given what instructions prior to discharge? ... (Read 48 times)

pane00 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A woman with a positive fetal fibronectin test should be given what instructions prior to discharge?

a. Count fetal movement.
b. Palpate and time contractions.
c. Self-monitor the blood glucose.
d. Watch for signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Question 2

In Rh incompatibility, the fetus RBCs are hemolyzed by

a. an immature fetal liver c. maternal RBCs
b. maternal antibodies d. paternal RBCs

anyusername12131 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
As an indicator of preterm labor, the appropriate nursing action is teaching the client to palpate and time contractions, if they occur. Fibronective level is not associated with maternal blood glucose levels or an indicator of PIH.

Answer to Question 2

B
Maternal antibodies cause hemolysis of fetal RBCs. Little blood flows through the liver during fetal development, because of the ductus venosus, so an immature fetal liver does not hemolyze the fetus RBCs. Paternal antibodies do not affect fetal RBC hemolysis.