In caring for an immediate postpartum client, you note petechiae and oozing from her IV site. What information, in her history would make you suspect Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.
She experienced an abruptio placenta and pre eclampsia with her labor.
She had a 4100 gm baby.
This is her 5th child.
She had hyperemesis gravidarium her first trimester.
The Correct Answer is A
A. Abruptio placenta and preeclampsia are risk factors for DIC, a serious complication that can lead to bleeding and clotting issues, including petechiae and oozing from IV sites.
B. A 4100 gm baby (large baby) is not a risk factor for DIC in the immediate postpartum period.
C. Having five children does not increase the risk for DIC.
D. Hyperemesis gravidarum is not related to the development of DIC.
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Correct Answer is ["D","E"]
Explanation
A. Avoiding large meals prior to sex does not significantly affect fertility.
B. Wearing boxer shorts is not conclusively proven to enhance male fertility.
C. Having sex immediately after a period ends is not the best time for conception, as it may not align with ovulation.
D. Using an ovulation predictor kit helps identify the most fertile days in a woman’s cycle, optimizing the chances of conception.
E. Hot tubs may raise body temperature, which can negatively impact sperm quality, so it is advised to avoid them when trying to conceive.
Correct Answer is ["1"]
Explanation
The fetal heart rate is within normal ranges between 110 to 160 beats/minute. It also shows moderate variability with the amplitude ranging between 6 to 25 bmp. Both late and variable decelerations are absent. Therefore, based on the above findings this is a category 1 tracing.
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