NR 327 / NR327 MATERNAL EXAM 2. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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Is it fine to do a vaginal exam with a placenta previa? NO! You could damage the placenta or break off pieces Can a vaginal delivery occur with a placenta previa? NO! baby and mom will bleed and co... uld possibly die ▷︎ if placenta comes out first baby will no longer receive O2 or blood Abruptio placentae Placenta has detached itself from the uterine wall ✤︎ Painful ✤︎ Marginal, Partial, Complete ▷︎ have to use an ultrasound to detect on Placenta previa Signs and Symptoms: bleeding with no pain ✤︎ Complete- placenta completely covering cervix - no vag exams or deliveries ✤︎ Marginal- close to cervical os but not covering it ✤︎ Partial- part of placenta is right beside or over cervical os With a placenta previa after how many times can a patient having bleeding episode before Dr. performs C-section? 3 times ▷︎ on third episode it will be performed Is it fine to do a vaginal exam with a placenta previa After a patient has a molar pregnancy what follow up care is needed? - HCG levels draws every single month for 6 months - Next 6 months levels drawn every other month - Advise not to get pregnant for 12 monthsWhat is the main (most important) thing you want to tell a patient after a molar pregnancy? She is not allowed to get pregnant for 12 month [Show More]

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