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 A

Explanation

a. The vaginal sponge has been associated with an increased risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), so it should be avoided in women with a history of TSS.
b. Abstinence is a highly effective contraceptive method but may not be practical for all couples.
c. This method is not as effective as other contraceptive methods and may not be practical for all couples.
d. Hormonal contraceptives are generally safe for women with a history of TSS and are an effective method of contraception.

A. Umbilical cord compression. B. Spontaneous rupture of membranes C. Real knot of the umbilical cord. D. Compression the fetal head.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. This is a common cause of variable decelerations, not early decelerations.

b. This is not a cause of early decelerations.

c. This is a common cause of variable decelerations, not early decelerations.

d. This is the cause of early decelerations and is a normal response to the pressure of the fetal head on the cervix during contractions.

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is D

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