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A woman at 37 weeks of gestation with a history of asthma, after a domestic violence episode is admitted into the emergency room unit. She suddenly experiences increased contraction frequency of every 1 to 2 minutes; dark red vaginal bleeding; and a tense, severe abdomen pain. The nurse suspects the onset of
Select one:

Rupture of the uterus.

Placenta previa.

Eclamptic seizure.

Placental abruption.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

a. This is not the correct diagnosis for this situation.

b. This is not the correct diagnosis for this situation.

c. This is not the correct diagnosis for this situation.

d. The sudden onset of increased contraction frequency, dark red vaginal bleeding, and severe abdominal pain are characteristic of placental abruption.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. Ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, so uterine enlargement is not expected.
b. Vaginal bleeding may occur but is not specific to ectopic pregnancy.
c. These symptoms are nonspecific and can occur in various conditions, including ectopic pregnancy, but they are not specific to it.
d. This is a classic symptom of ectopic pregnancy and occurs due to the stretching of the fallopian tube or rupture.

A. January 16, 2023 B. January 14, 2023 C. January 22, 2023 D. January 18, 2023

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. Ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period. For a 30-day cycle, ovulation would typically occur around day 16 of the cycle.
b. Ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period. For a 30-day cycle, ovulation would typically occur around day 16 of the cycle.
c. Ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the start of the next menstrual period. For a 30-day cycle, ovulation would typically occur around day 16 of the cycle.
d. If the woman has a 30-day cycle, she can expect to ovulate on day 16 of her cycle, which is January 18, 2023.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to identify as consistent with the diagnosis?

Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is D

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