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A Patient Is Admitted to the Labor and Delivery Unit

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A patient is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with a history of ruptured membranes for 2 hours. This is her sixth delivery; she is 40 years old, and smells of alcohol and cigarettes. This patient is at risk for:


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Diaphragm

A cup with a flexible rim that is placed deep inside the vagina, blocking the cervix, to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.

Uterus Lining

The innermost layer of the uterus, known as the endometrium, which thickens during the menstrual cycle to prepare for possible implantation of an embryo.

Fallopian Tubes

Tubular structures connecting the ovaries to the uterus, where fertilization of an egg by sperm typically occurs.

Specialty Product

A unique or high-value product that consumers are often willing to make an extra effort to purchase.

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