A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports that she has had slight occasional and painless vaginal bleeding over the past 2 weeks. Following an examination by the provider, the client is told that the fetus has died and that the placenta, fetus, and tissues remain in the uterus. How should the nurse document these findings?

Incomplete miscarriage

Complete abortion

Missed abortion

Inevitable abortion

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

a.   This occurs when some of the products of conception have been expelled from the uterus but some remain.
b.   This occurs when all of the products of conception have been expelled from the uterus.
c.   This occurs when the fetus has died but has not been expelled from the uterus.
d.   This occurs when the fetus has died and the cervix is dilated, but the products of conception have not been expelled from the uterus.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. Aspirin can relieve pain, but it is not typically used for primary dysmenorrhea due to its potential side effects.
b. Morphine can relieve pain, but it is not typically used for primary dysmenorrhea due to its potential for addiction and other side effects.
c. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aleve (naproxen) are often used to relieve pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea.
d. IUDs are not used for pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea but may be used for contraception.

A. Neural tube defects. B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus C. Congenital heart defects D. Intrauterine growth restriction

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. Smoking is not directly associated with neural tube defects.
b. Smoking is not directly associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
c. While smoking during pregnancy is harmful, it is not specifically associated with congenital heart defects.
d. Smoking during pregnancy is a known risk factor for intrauterine growth restriction, which can lead to low birth weight and other complications for the newborn

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Management of primary dysmenorrhea often requires a multifaceted approach. The nurse who provides care for a client with this condition should be aware that the optimal pharmacologic therapy for pain relief is: Select one:

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Correct Answer is D

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