Following an Amniotomy, the Umbilical Cord Becomes Depressed

question 16

Short Answer

Following an amniotomy, the umbilical cord becomes depressed. The nurse prepares the client for an installation of a bolus of warm sterile saline into the uterus, which is called ____________________.

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Definitions:

Stem Cells

Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells, offering potential in medical treatments.

Parkinson's Disorder

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, resulting from the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Spinal Cord Injury

Damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as mobility or sensation, below the site of the injury.

Dendritic Spines

Small protrusions from a neuron's dendrite that typically receive synaptic inputs.