A Patient Delivers Within 3 Hours of the Onset of Labor

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient delivers within 3 hours of the onset of labor. Which of the potential maternal risks should the nurse consider when planning her care?

• A) Postpartum hemorrhage
• B) Macrosomic fetus
• C) Oligohydramnios
• D) Abruptio placentae
• E) Lacerations of the cervix

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Definitions:

Capillary Bed

A network of capillaries, small blood vessels, where exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

Diffusion

The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, driven by the kinetic energy of the particles, leading to an eventual equilibrium.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food that are essential for the maintenance of normal body functions, growth, and energy production.

Basilar Artery

A major blood vessel located at the base of the brain, supplying blood to the posterior part of the brain.