Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client with a condition that alternates clotting and hemorrhaging. The ... (Read 51 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client with a condition that alternates clotting and hemorrhaging. The nurse is aware that this client may have:

a. anemia
b. disseminated intravascular coagulation
c. leukemia
d. polycythemia vera

Question 2

The nurse is aware that induction of labor is considered for which of the following situations? (Select all that apply.)

a. PROM has occurred. d. A desired date of delivery is needed.
b. Gestational hypertension is present. e. Vaginal infection is present.
c. Maternal diabetes is present. f. Cephalic presentation occurs.

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a critical condition that occurs as the consequence of primary diseases such as acute leukemia or in conditions such as shock, acute infection, and trauma. Normal clotting is disrupted by diffuse clot formation within vessels; as the body attempts to stop clot formation, hemorrhaging occurs and vascular occlusion causes infarcts in organs such as the kidneys.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Induction of labor is considered for the following: PROM, gestational hypertension, maternal diabetes, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, fetal demise, and chorioamniotis.