A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor and has a large baby with a cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD).
The nurse should monitor the client for signs of which of the following fetal complications?
Shoulder dystocia.
Cord prolapse.
Fetal distress.
Hydrocephalus.
The Correct Answer is A
This is a complication that can occur when the baby’s head is delivered but one or both shoulders becomes “stuck” behind the pelvic bone. This can happen when the baby is too large or out of position when entering the pelvis, which are possible causes of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD).
Normal ranges for fetal head circumference are 32 to 38 cm at term.
Normal ranges for maternal pelvic inlet diameter are 11 to 13 cm for anteroposterior diameter and 13 to 14 cm for transverse diameter.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
All of the above.FGM can increase the risk of hemorrhage, infection, and obstructed labor due to the damage and scarring of the female genital organs.
Normal ranges for some relevant indicators are:
• Blood loss during vaginal delivery: less than 500 ml
• Blood loss during cesarean section: less than 1000 ml
• Duration of first stage of labor: 12 to 19 hours for nulliparous women; 10 to 14 hours for multiparous women
• Duration of second stage of labor: up to 3 hours for nulliparous women; up to 2 hours for multiparous women
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
This is a complication that can occur when the baby’s head is delivered but one or both shoulders becomes “stuck” behind the pelvic bone.This can happen when the baby is too large or out of position when entering the pelvis, which are possible causes of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD).
Normal ranges for fetal head circumference are 32 to 38 cm at term.
Normal ranges for maternal pelvic inlet diameter are 11 to 13 cm for anteroposterior diameter and 13 to 14 cm for transverse diameter.
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