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A nurse in the antepartum unit is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has preeclampsia. Suddenly, the client reports continuous severe abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The nurse should suspect which of the following complications?

 

A.

Prolapsed cord.

B.

Abruptio placentae.

C.

Placenta previa.

D.

Incompetent cervix.

E.

Incompetent cervix.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale

Prolapsed cord involves the umbilical cord descending into the birth canal ahead of the fetus, which is a critical emergency but presents differently, typically with changes in fetal

heart rate and the cord being palpable or visible.

 

Choice B rationale

Abruptio placentae is characterized by the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, which can cause severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and is a medical

emergency requiring immediate intervention to prevent maternal and fetal complications.

 

Choice C rationale

Placenta previa involves the placenta partially or completely covering the cervical opening, which can cause painless vaginal bleeding but does not typically present with severe

abdominal pain.

 

Choice D rationale

Incompetent cervix is associated with painless cervical dilation and potential preterm labor but not typically with severe abdominal pain and acute vaginal bleeding as seen with

abruptio placentae


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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E","F"]

Explanation

B. Remove the newborn from phototherapy every 4 hours for thorough assessment of adverse effects of phototherapy.

D. Maintain an eye mask over the newborn's eyes.

E. Reposition the newborn every 2 hours.

F. Report sunken fontanels to the provider. Contraindicated:

A. Apply lotion to the skin every 4 hours.

C. Newborn feedings should be every 8 hours.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Elevated WBC count is not typically associated with HELLP syndrome. HELLP syndrome involves hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.

Choice B rationale

Elevated platelet count is not a feature of HELLP syndrome. In fact, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is a hallmark of the condition.

Choice C rationale

Decreased BUN is not a characteristic of HELLP syndrome. The syndrome primarily affects liver function and platelets.

Choice D rationale

Elevated liver enzymes are a key diagnostic feature of HELLP syndrome, reflecting liver dysfunction and damage, which is part of the condition's pathology. .

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