The Multiparous Client at 33 Weeks Has Experienced an Intrauterine

question 9

Multiple Choice

The multiparous client at 33 weeks has experienced an intrauterine fetal demise. What finding requires immediate intervention?

• A) Temperature 99°F
• B) Fibrinogen level 50 mg/dL
• C) Platelet count 210,000/cmm
• D) Family refusing fetal autopsy

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Definitions:

Gametes

Reproductive cells (such as sperm and egg) with half the usual number of chromosomes, capable of fusing with another to form a new organism.

Placenta

A conduit between the mother and fetus, providing nourishment and oxygen via the umbilical cord.

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the fetus in the womb, providing a safe environment for the fetus to grow and develop.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the early embryo, which develops into the nervous system, skin, and hair.