1st Trimester Bleeding Disorders

Which of the following is the priority assessment for a pregnant client presenting with vaginal bleeding?

A client at 8 weeks gestation is experiencing a threatened spontaneous miscarriage. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?

Following a dilation and curettage (D & C) for a missed miscarriage, what information should the nurse emphasize in discharge teaching?

A client with a history of three consecutive spontaneous miscarriages is undergoing evaluation. Which potential cause should the nurse anticipate being investigated?

A client at 7 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department with unilateral lower abdominal pain and vaginal spotting. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A client is diagnosed with an unruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

Which assessment finding is most indicative of a hypovolemic shock related to bleeding in early pregnancy?

A client who is Rh-negative experiences a spontaneous miscarriage. What intervention is essential?

The nurse is caring for a client who had a septic abortion. Besides antibiotics, what other intervention should the nurse anticipate?

A client admitted with a threatened abortion reports increased bleeding and cramping. What type of spontaneous abortion is the client most likely experiencing?

What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to prevent infection in a client following a miscarriage?

A client presents with a possible ectopic pregnancy. Which diagnostic test is most useful in confirming this condition?

What should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client experiencing a spontaneous miscarriage to address potential emotional distress?

A client is being discharged after treatment for a complete spontaneous abortion. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to an ectopic pregnancy?

A nurse is assessing a client who reports vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pain. Which question is most important to ask to differentiate between different types of spontaneous abortion?

A client is diagnosed with a missed miscarriage. What does this condition indicate?

What is the primary goal of applying pneumatic antishock garments in a client experiencing hemorrhage due to a miscarriage?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when caring for a client experiencing hypovolemic shock due to hemorrhage from a miscarriage?

What should a nurse include when teaching a client about the signs and symptoms of infection after a spontaneous abortion?

A client is scheduled for a hysterosalpingogram after chemotherapy treatment for an ectopic pregnancy. What is the purpose of this procedure?

Which of the following is a legal consideration regarding elective abortions?

A woman at 10 weeks gestation is experiencing heavy bleeding. What is the appropriate initial nursing action?

A client is diagnosed with an incomplete miscarriage. What finding would the nurse expect during assessment?

A nursing instructor is teaching about the complications from a miscarriage. Which one of the following complications, if mentioned by the students, indicates effective teaching?

A woman at 8 weeks of gestation is experiencing a threatened abortion. Which nursing intervention(s) is most appropriate?

A woman at 7 weeks gestation is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. She asks the nurse, “What does this mean?” Which response is most accurate?

Which of the following complications may result from a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of an ectopic pregnancy?

A client is being treated for an ectopic pregnancy with methotrexate. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

What is the primary reason for monitoring a client closely for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) following a missed abortion?

Which action should the nurse prioritize when a client presents during the first trimester with bright red vaginal bleeding and cramping?

What intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the care plan for a client at risk for hypovolemic shock related to vaginal bleeding?

A client with a history of ectopic pregnancy is asking the nurse about her chances of having a successful pregnancy in the future. What information is appropriate for the nurse to share?

A woman at 6 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with a threatened miscarriage. Which activity would be MOST appropriate for the nurse to suggest?

Which sign or symptom is generally NOTassociated with a threatened miscarriage?

Which action should the nurse implement when caring for a pregnant client experiencing hypovolemic shock?

A woman who has experienced three or more consecutive spontaneous abortions is known as what?

What should happen to HCG levels in the blood for a viable pregnancy?