Nursing Management for Abruptio Placentae
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Which of the following instructions should a patient be given upon returning home after stabilization?

  • Avoid douching (correct)
  • Engage in regular exercise
  • Participate in sexual activity
  • Increase dietary fiber intake
  • Under what conditions should immediate delivery be implemented regardless of gestational age?

  • In case of excessive bleeding (correct)
  • If the patient experiences mild cramping
  • If the patient is feeling well
  • When the fetus is moving less frequently
  • What type of delivery is indicated if a patient has a partial or complete placenta previa?

  • Assisted delivery
  • Vaginal birth
  • Cesarean birth (correct)
  • Home birth
  • What is a primary nursing intervention for a patient experiencing abruptio placentae?

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    What complication arises from a retro-placental clot during abruptio placentae?

    <p>Increased placental separation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of abruptio placentae involves external hemorrhage?

    <p>Revealed abruption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk associated with abruptio placentae?

    <p>Compromised fetal blood supply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the etiology of abruptio placentae?

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    What is the primary therapeutic management for abruptio placentae?

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    Which symptom is commonly associated with abruptio placentae?

    <p>Dark red vaginal bleeding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a nursing management strategy to improve tissue perfusion in cases of abruptio placentae?

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    What characterizes gestational hypertension during pregnancy?

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    What condition progresses from preeclampsia and involves generalized seizures?

    <p>Eclampsia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor associated with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy?

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    Which of the following statements about eclampsia is true?

    <p>It involves seizures that follow preeclampsia. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy?

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    What is the most likely type of placenta previa when the internal cervical os is completely covered by the placenta?

    <p>Total placenta previa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible risk factor that may lead to placental bleeding?

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    What is the primary goal of expectant management for placenta previa?

    <p>Obtain maximum fetal maturity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which procedure is typically performed between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation to assess fetal lung maturity?

    <p>Amniocentesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be monitored for due to the risk of preterm contractions in patients with placenta previa?

    <p>Signs of fetal distress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of placental site bleeding cases are attributed to placenta previa?

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    What type of placenta previa occurs when the placental edge does not reach the internal os but is close to it?

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    Which medication may be ordered to enhance fetal pulmonary maturity in cases of placenta previa?

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    What should be monitored to assess the amount of vaginal bleeding after an abortion?

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    When is it necessary to administer RhoGam?

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    What is the most common site for an ectopic pregnancy?

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    Which condition is NOT a predisposing factor for ectopic pregnancy?

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    What is a clinical manifestation before the rupture of a tube in an ectopic pregnancy?

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    What diagnostic method confirms an extra-uterine pregnancy?

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    Which management option is used only if the ectopic fetus is under a specific size?

    <p>Administration of Methotrexate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical sign occurs after the rupture of a tube in an ectopic pregnancy?

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    What is a common diagnostic tool for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease?

    <p>Serial Beta – subunit for HCG (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serious complication is associated with Gestational Trophoblastic Disease?

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    Which management step is recommended if a patient has Rh negative blood?

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    What should be monitored for patients after evacuation of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease?

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    What is a noted symptom of Cervical Insufficiency?

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    What is a common treatment for Cervical Insufficiency?

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    What should patients avoid after achieving normal B-hCG levels following evacuation?

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    What does late bleeding during pregnancy refer to?

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    What characterizes a high-risk pregnancy?

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    What is classified as spontaneous abortion?

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    Which of the following is NOT a cause of spontaneous abortion?

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    What describes an inevitable abortion?

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    What is the most common cause of first-trimester spontaneous abortions?

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    When does early abortion typically occur?

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    Which type of abortion is characterized by a retained dead fetus?

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    What vital sign is essential to assess in pregnant women experiencing bleeding?

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    Flashcards

    What is a high-risk pregnancy?

    A pregnancy that poses risks to the mother, the fetus, or both. These risks can arise from conditions that existed before pregnancy or developed during pregnancy.

    Define Abortion/Miscarriage

    The termination of a pregnancy before the fetus becomes viable, typically before 20 weeks of gestation.

    What is a Spontaneous Abortion?

    An abortion that occurs without any medical or mechanical intervention.

    What is an Early Abortion?

    A spontaneous abortion that occurs before 12 weeks of gestation.

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    What is a Late Abortion?

    A spontaneous abortion that occurs between the 13th and 24th week of gestation.

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    What is the most common cause of first-trimester abortions?

    The most common cause of first-trimester abortions is fetal genetic abnormalities and chromosomal abnormalities.

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    What is meant by "total reproductive losses"?

    It refers to the number of pregnancies that end in loss, including those that occur before clinical recognition.

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    What is Cervical Insufficiency?

    A condition in which the cervix opens too early in pregnancy, potentially leading to premature birth.

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    Vaginal Bleeding After Abortion

    Bleeding from the vagina after an abortion, measured by the number of sanitary pads used.

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    Passage of Products of Conception

    Passage of tissue from the uterus after an abortion, indicating that the pregnancy has ended.

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    Ectopic Pregnancy

    A pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube.

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    Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

    Inflammation of the reproductive organs, a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy.

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    Previous Ectopic Pregnancy

    A previous ectopic pregnancy increases the risk of another ectopic pregnancy.

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    Cervical Insufficiency

    A condition where the cervix opens prematurely during pregnancy, often leading to miscarriage or preterm birth.

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    Fallopian Tube

    The most common site for an ectopic pregnancy.

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    Cervical Cerclage

    A surgical procedure that involves placing a stitch around the cervix to help it stay closed during pregnancy.

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    Salpingectomy

    A surgical procedure to remove an ectopic pregnancy, either partially or completely removing the fallopian tube.

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    Methotrexate

    A medication used to treat ectopic pregnancies without surgery, if the developing fetus is small enough.

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    Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD)

    A condition where a cluster of abnormal cells develops in the uterus, often appearing as a "snowstorm" on ultrasound.

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    Choriocarcinoma

    A type of GTD that can spread to other parts of the body.

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    Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

    A hormone produced during pregnancy, that can be used to monitor GTD.

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    Hemorrhage

    A common complication after evacuation of GTD.

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    Late Bleeding during Pregnancy

    A pregnancy complication that begins after 28 weeks gestation or during the first stage of labor.

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    Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

    A serious blood clotting disorder that can occur after GTD.

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    What is Placenta Previa?

    Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta is implanted partially or completely in the lower segment of the uterus.

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    Total Placenta Previa

    Total placenta previa occurs when the internal cervical os is completely covered by the placenta, making a Cesarean delivery necessary.

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    Partial Placenta Previa

    Partial placenta previa involves the internal os being partially covered by the placenta. Vaginal delivery may be possible, but a Cesarean delivery might still be preferred.

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    Marginal Placenta Previa

    Marginal placenta previa occurs when the edge of the placenta is at the margin of the internal os, making vaginal delivery more likely.

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    Low-lying Placenta

    Low-lying placenta describes a situation where the placenta is implanted in the lower segment of the uterus but does not reach the internal os. Vaginal delivery is usually possible.

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    Expectant Management of Placenta Previa

    Expectant management is the preferred approach when the gestational age is less than 36 weeks, bleeding is mild, and the patient isn't in labor. The goal is to allow the baby to mature without risking the mother or fetus.

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    What is the first step of expectant management?

    Hospitalization with complete bed rest for 72 hours is recommended.

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    Why is continuous fetal monitoring important in expectant management?

    Continuous fetal monitoring is crucial during expectant management to detect signs of fetal distress early, especially during bleeding

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    Abruptio Placentae

    A condition where the placenta prematurely detaches from the uterine wall before birth, leading to bleeding and potential complications for both mother and fetus.

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    Revealed Abruptio Placentae - Marginal

    A type of Abruptio Placentae where the detachment occurs at the edge of the placenta, leading to external bleeding.

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    Revealed Abruptio Placentae - Concealed

    A type of Abruptio Placentae where the detachment occurs in the center of the placenta, with the blood trapped behind the placenta, leading to internal bleeding.

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    Couvelaire's Uterus

    A type of Abruptio Placentae where the blood from the detachment disrupts the uterine muscle layers, leading to bleeding into the abdominal cavity and potential complications.

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    Placenta Previa

    A condition characterized by the placenta being positioned over or partially covering the cervix, leading to bleeding during labor.

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    Complete Placenta Previa

    A type of Placenta Previa where the placenta completely covers the cervix.

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    Cesarean Birth

    The delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the abdomen, often necessary in cases of Placenta Previa.

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    Gestational Hypertension

    A type of blood pressure disorder that develops during pregnancy and is characterized by high blood pressure after 20 weeks gestation without proteinuria.

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    Preeclampsia

    A serious pregnancy complication that occurs after 20 weeks gestation and is marked by high blood pressure and proteinuria.

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    Eclampsia

    A more severe form of preeclampsia where the mother experiences seizures, often occurring postpartum.

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    Preeclampsia Superimposed on Chronic Hypertension

    The condition where preeclampsia develops in a woman already diagnosed with chronic hypertension before pregnancy.

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    Chronic Hypertension

    High blood pressure that existed before pregnancy and continues during pregnancy.

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    Nonstress Test

    An important assessment tool used to monitor the fetus's well-being during pregnancy, especially with complications.

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    Study Notes

    • Objectives: Students will be able to evaluate high-risk pregnancies, differentiate between early and late pregnancy bleeding, outline nursing assessments and management for vaginal bleeding, discuss the assessment and management of pregnancy-related bleeding, identify the classification of hypertension in pregnancy, differentiate between mild and severe preeclampsia, discuss eclampsia and HELLP syndrome, and explain the management of preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome.

    High-Risk Pregnancy

    • Definition: A pregnancy in which a condition exists that jeopardizes the health of the mother, fetus, or both. The condition may result from the pregnancy or may be pre-existing.

    1- Early Bleeding during Pregnancy

    • Spontaneous abortion: A termination of pregnancy before viability. (Fetus <20 weeks gestation and <500g)
    • Types of Abortion: Threatened, Inevitable, Incomplete, Complete, Missed, Habitual
    • Causes of Spontaneous Abortion: Fetal genetic/chromosomal abnormalities, environmental factors (smoking, alcohol, X-ray, radiation, chemotherapy), infections (viral/bacterial/parasitic), uterine abnormalities (malformations, fibroids, intrauterine adhesions, retroverted uterus, cervical incompetence), inherited thrombophilia, uteroplacental ischemia, progesterone deficiency, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and hypothyroidism.

    Ectopic Pregnancy

    • Definition: Fertilized ovum implants outside the uterine cavity, typically in the fallopian tube.
    • Risk Factors: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), previous ectopic pregnancy, congenital anomalies, stimulation of ovulation, contraceptive failure, intrauterine device (IUD).
    • Common Site: Fallopian tube (95%).
    • Clinical Manifestations (Before Rupture): Intermittent dark mild vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain (dull – unilateral or bilateral), abdominal tenderness, signs of blood loss.
    • Clinical Manifestations (After Rupture): Faintness (dizziness during bleeding), unilateral abdominal pain, referred shoulder pain, signs of shock, febrile state
    • Diagnosis: Beta subunit in blood, ultrasound will confirm the extra-uterine pregnancy.
    • Management: Surgical (laparoscopy or laparotomy for salpingectomy, removal of fallopian tube, or removal of ectopic pregnancy from other sites), Medical (Methotrexate – only if fetus <2.5-3.5 cm, single dose, follow-up with ultrasounds and beta-HCG)
    • Additional Management Measures: IV fluids, blood transfusion, emotional support, RhoGAM administration if Rh-negative, monitor for hemorrhage and infection, discharge instructions, follow up care

    Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

    • Definition: Benign proliferative growth of trophoblast. (Chorionic villi develop into cystic transparent vesicles - hanging in grape-like clusters)
    • Incidence: Occurs in approximately 1 in every 1000 pregnancies
    • Risk Factors: Clients of Southeast Asia, Japanese or Taiwan descent, mothers over 40, possible vitamin A and protein deficiency, previous gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD).
    • Clinical Manifestations: Vaginal bleeding (red to prune color), severe nausea and vomiting, uterine size greater than dates, passing grape-like vesicles, no fetal parts palpated, no fetal heart rate detected, hyperthyroidism, abnormal lab values (very high hCG levels, possible low RBCs, Hct, and Hb).
    • Diagnosis: Serial Beta–subunit for HCG, ultrasound (snow-storm)
    • Complications: Hemorrhage, infection, choriocarcinoma, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
    • Management: Evaluate for co-existing conditions (history, CBC, coagulation profile, serum chemistry, thyroid function, blood type and cross-match, chest radiography, pelvic ultrasonography), evacuation of mole (suction curettage, hysterectomy if completed childbearing), follow-up care (80% of patients cured by evacuation, follow B-hCG levels every two weeks until 3 consecutive tests negative, then monthly B-hCG every month for 6-12 months).
    • Additional Management Measures: Rh negative patients receive RhoGAM prophylactically. If necessary, prophylactic chemotherapy.

    Cervical Insufficiency

    • Definition: A medical condition of pregnancy in which a weak, structurally defective cervix spontaneously dilates in the absence of contractions in the second or early third trimester, resulting in the loss of the pregnancy.
    • Therapeutic Management: Bed rest, pelvic rest, avoidance of heavy lifting, cervical cerclage
    • Nursing Assessment: Risk factors, pink-tinged vaginal discharge or pelvic pressure, cervical shortening via transvaginal ultrasound
    • Nursing Management: Continuing surveillance; close monitoring for preterm labor, emotional support, education

    2- Late Bleeding during Pregnancy (Antepartum)

    • Placental Site Bleeding (95%): Placenta previa (placenta implanted in lower segment of the uterus), abruption (premature separation of the normally located placenta), ruptured vasa previa (blood vessels of the umbilical cord pass through the membrane), uterine scar disruption
    • Extra-placental Bleeding (5%): Cervical polyp, cervicitis or cervical ectropion, vaginal trauma, cervical cancer, rupture of varicose veins in the cervix.

    Placenta Previa

    • Definition: A placenta implanted partially or completely in the lower segment of the uterus.
    • Incidence: Approximately 1 in 200 pregnancies
    • Types: Total, partial, marginal, low-lying
    • Management (Expectant): Gestational age <36 weeks, mild bleeding (<250ml), not in labor; hospitalization, bed rest 72 hours, close observation of bleeding, continuous fetal monitoring, IV infusion if needed, maternal blood sample for transfusion, betamethasone to enhance fetal pulmonary maturity, amniocentesis (at 34-36 weeks), tocolytic therapy (magnesium sulfate), teach patient to report signs of infections and/or blood loss to healthcare provider, and any specific care regarding anemia.
    • Management (Delivery): Immediate delivery to be implemented if fetus is mature, severe bleeding occurs, active labor begins (unresponsive to tocolysis), intra-amniotic infection, coagulation defect, fetal distress, fetal demise or anomalies.

    Abruptio Placentae

    • Definition: Premature separation of a normally located placenta after the 20th week of gestation and prior to birth.
    • Etiology: Unknown, but could involve degenerative changes in the small maternal arterioles, resulting in thrombosis, degeneration of the decidua, and possible rupture of the vessel.
    • Types: Revealed (external hemorrhage), Concealed (blood clots behind the placenta), Mixed (combination of both)
    • Clinical Manifestations: Bleeding (dark red), pain (knife-like), uterine tenderness, contractions, decreased fetal movement and activity, decreased fetal heart rate
    • Management: Assessment, control and restoration of blood loss, prevention of DIC, left lateral position, strict bed rest, oxygen therapy, vital Signs, fundal height, continuous fetal monitoring, support and education

    Hypertensive Disorders During Pregnancy

    • Categories: Gestational hypertension (replacement for PIH), preeclampsia, eclampsia, preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension, chronic hypertension.
    • Preeclampsia: Elevated blood pressure after 20 weeks of gestation accompanied by significant proteinuria.
    • Eclampsia: Progression of preeclampsia to seizures.
    • HELLP Syndrome: Severe sequelae of preeclampsia, an acronym for hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.
    • Management: Prevent seizures MgSO4 (anticonvulsant), Control hypertension with medications like Hydralazine, Monitor fetal wellbeing (close monitoring for preterm labor and uterine contractions), emotional support.

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    This quiz focuses on the nursing interventions and management strategies for patients experiencing abruptio placentae and related complications during pregnancy. It also covers the assessment and treatment of gestational hypertension and placenta previa. Test your knowledge on these critical topics in maternal-fetal nursing care.

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