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A 26-year-old primigravida has brought her doula to the birthing center for support during her labor and birth. The doula has been helping her through the past 16 hours of labor. The laboring woman is now 6 cm. dilated. She continues to report severe pain in her back with each contraction. The client finds it comforting when her doula uses the ball of her hand to put counterpressure on her lower back. What is the likely cause of the woman's back pain? - ANS occiput posterior position ...

Dystocia Any difficult labor or birth What problems may indicate a difficult labor? any problems with the 4 P's, dysfunctional labor, maternal responses or induction of labor. What are some problems of the powers? ineffective contractions and ineffective maternal pushing What are some possible causes of ineffective contractions? maternal fatigue, maternal inactivity, f/e imbalance, hypoglycemia, excessive anesthetics, maternal catecholamines, disproportion between the maternal pelvis and the ...

OB/GYN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A Adnexa Appendages or accessory structures of an organ. Bony pelvis The 4 bones of the pelvis that make up the lower part of the trunk of the body; serves to support the upper body and protect the pelvic organs. Breech Intrauterine position of a fetus in which that buttocks or feet present first. Cesarean section (C-section) A surgical procedure in which the abdomen and uterus are incised to deliver a baby. Corpus luteum A small mass of ye...

OB: Labor and Birth Complications NCLEX In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labor, which concern must the nurse address? a. Nursing assessments will be different from those done in the hospital setting. b. Restricted activity and medications will be necessary to prevent recurrence of preterm labor. c. Prolonged bed rest may cause negative physiologic effects. d. Home health care providers will be necessary. - correct answer C Prolonged bed rest may cause adverse effects such ...

What are the three possible types of diabetes in pregnancy? 1. Pre-existing type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent); typically diagnosed in childhood 2. Pre-existing type 2 diabetes (insulin resistant); typically diagnosed in adulthood 3. Gestational diabetes; occurs only in pregnancy; usually goes away once the baby is born; typically doesn't develop until halfway through the pregnancy What are maternal effects of pre-existing diabetes? -higher risk for spontaneous abortion, hypertension, preec...

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SOC 200 Final Exam 1 Questions With Correct Answers sociological imagination Brandy graduated with a law degree from her state university. For the past six months she has been trying to get a job but has met with little success. She notes that most of her friends who graduated at the same time are also as yet unemployed. Brandy has concluded that her inability to obtain suitable employment is the result of poor economic conditions. According to C. Wright Mills, her conclusion is an example of:...

OB Exam 2 joscircus 326 Questions with Verified Answers The charge nurse is assessing several postpartum clients. Which client has the greatest risk for postpartum hemorrhage? 1. The client who was overdue and delivered vaginally 2. The client who delivered by scheduled cesarean delivery 3. The client who had oxytocin augmentation of labor 4. The client who delivered vaginally at 36 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Uterine atony is a cause of postpartal hemorrhage. A cont...

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