Which assessment finding on the fetal monitor strip supports a ...

[Alainaaa8]

Which assessment finding on the fetal monitor strip supports a diagnosis of abruptio placentae?
 
  a. FHR of 150 bpm
  b. Moderate variability of FHR
  c. Contractions every 3 minutes
  d. Uterine resting tone of 30 mm Hg

Question 2

In addition to obtaining vital signs and FHT, what is a priority for the client with placenta previa?
 
  a. Determining cervical dilation
  b. Monitoring uterine contractions
  c. Estimating blood loss
  d. Starting a Pitocin drip

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Abruptio placentae results in uterine irritability and a high resting uterine tone. A normal resting tone is from 5 to 15 mm Hg; FHR of 150 bpm, moderate variability of FHR, and contractions every 3 minutes are normal labor findings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Nursing assessments for the client with placenta previa focus on determining the amount of blood loss. The nurse does not perform vaginal exams on a client with placenta previa because of the risk of perforating the placenta, the client may or may not be experiencing contractions, and induction is not indicated for a client with placenta previa.

[Alainaaa8]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[frankwu0507]

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