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What is the primary concern in a high-risk pregnancy?
What is the term for the death of a fetus or newborn, regardless of when it occurs?
What is the primary manifestation of ectopic pregnancy?
What condition is characterized by severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?
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What is an important aspect for nurses to understand when providing care for perinatal loss?
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Which condition results in the production of fluid-filled grape-like clusters and vast proliferation of trophoblastic tissues?
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Which category of abortion involves uterine contractions and cervical dilatation?
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Which nursing intervention is essential in the management of ectopic pregnancy?
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What are the contributing factors to the development of an ectopic pregnancy?
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What is the most common location for an ectopic pregnancy to occur?
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What is the management approach for gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) if immediate evacuation is not possible?
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What is the characteristic manifestation of a complete mole in gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)?
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What are the primary assessment measures for cervical insufficiency?
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What are the manifestations of spontaneous abortion?
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What is the most common cause of spontaneous abortion?
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Study Notes
High-Risk Pregnancy
- The primary concern in a high-risk pregnancy is the well-being of the mother and the fetus.
Perinatal Loss
- The term for the death of a fetus or newborn, regardless of when it occurs, is perinatal loss.
- An important aspect for nurses to understand when providing care for perinatal loss is the emotional and psychological impact on the family.
Ectopic Pregnancy
- The primary manifestation of ectopic pregnancy is severe abdominal pain.
- The management approach for ectopic pregnancy involves surgical intervention, and an essential nursing intervention is swift and accurate diagnosis.
- Contributing factors to the development of an ectopic pregnancy include previous ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, and assisted reproductive technology.
- The most common location for an ectopic pregnancy to occur is the fallopian tube.
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)
- The condition results in the production of fluid-filled grape-like clusters and vast proliferation of trophoblastic tissues.
- The management approach for GTD if immediate evacuation is not possible involves close monitoring and administration of chemotherapy.
- The characteristic manifestation of a complete mole in GTD is a uterus that is larger than expected for the gestational age.
Cervical Insufficiency
- The primary assessment measures for cervical insufficiency include persistent cervical dilatation, bulging membranes, and a history of previous preterm births.
Spontaneous Abortion
- The manifestations of spontaneous abortion include vaginal bleeding, cramping, and passage of tissue.
- The most common cause of spontaneous abortion is chromosomal abnormalities.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- The condition is characterized by severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
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Test your knowledge of high-risk pregnancy management with this quiz. Explore topics such as conditions complicating pregnancy, risk assessment, perinatal loss, and more.
