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Which of the following is a condition that may lead to a therapeutic abortion?
Which of the following is a condition that may lead to a therapeutic abortion?
- Osteoporosis
- Severe hypertension (correct)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes
What is the term used to describe the loss of three or more consecutive pregnancies?
What is the term used to describe the loss of three or more consecutive pregnancies?
- Premature birth
- Preeclampsia
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Recurrent abortion (correct)
In which of the following cases is termination of pregnancy necessary?
In which of the following cases is termination of pregnancy necessary?
- To prevent grave permanent injury to the mother's health (correct)
- To prevent minor depression
- To avoid temporary discomfort for the mother
- To enhance the physical health of the mother
What is a potential cause of recurrent abortion?
What is a potential cause of recurrent abortion?
Which factor would NOT generally contribute to the need for an elective abortion?
Which factor would NOT generally contribute to the need for an elective abortion?
What type of infection can be a cause for recurrent abortion?
What type of infection can be a cause for recurrent abortion?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of spontaneous abortion?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of spontaneous abortion?
What is the definition of threatened abortion?
What is the definition of threatened abortion?
What characterizes a blighted ovum?
What characterizes a blighted ovum?
How is threatened abortion differentiated from other types of spontaneous abortion?
How is threatened abortion differentiated from other types of spontaneous abortion?
Which condition indicates the need for treatment to remove pregnancy tissue in the uterus?
Which condition indicates the need for treatment to remove pregnancy tissue in the uterus?
How does counseling play a role in the management of miscarriage?
How does counseling play a role in the management of miscarriage?
What is the main difference between an imminent or inevitable abortion and a complete abortion?
What is the main difference between an imminent or inevitable abortion and a complete abortion?
Why is it advised for a client to have bed rest until three days after bleeding has stopped after experiencing a miscarriage?
Why is it advised for a client to have bed rest until three days after bleeding has stopped after experiencing a miscarriage?
What is the main focus of management for an imminent or inevitable abortion?
What is the main focus of management for an imminent or inevitable abortion?
What are common signs and symptoms of a complete abortion?
What are common signs and symptoms of a complete abortion?
Why is it important to advise the couple not to engage in coitus up to 2 weeks after bleeding has stopped following a miscarriage?
Why is it important to advise the couple not to engage in coitus up to 2 weeks after bleeding has stopped following a miscarriage?
What is the primary goal of managing a complete abortion?
What is the primary goal of managing a complete abortion?
