A Woman with a History of Previous Abruptio Placentae with Fetal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A woman with a history of previous abruptio placentae with fetal demise is being seen in the perinatal clinic.She is now pregnant again in her early second trimester.She tells the nurse she is a Jehovah's Witness and she wants her chart to reflect her refusal to accept blood products if she hemorrhages again.Which action by the nurse is best?

• A)Ask the woman to consider an exception in order to save her baby's life if needed.
• B)Document the information on the chart and inform the health-care provider.
• C)Encourage the woman and provider to discuss appropriate delivery sites.
• D)Tell the woman a court can order the transfusion to save the baby.

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Definitions:

Condition Precedent

An event or condition that must occur before a party is obligated to perform under a contract.

Condition Subsequent

A condition in a contract that, if it occurs, terminates the party's obligation or alters the terms of the agreement.

Rescission

Rescission is the legal act of unmaking or terminating a contract, returning the parties involved to their positions prior to the contract's existence.

Restitution

The return of any property given up under a contract.