Abortions Flashcards
(23 cards)
Complete Contractions
No, the body has expelled all of the products of pregnancy (Blood, tissues, embryo
Complete Bleeding
Yes or no - both are possible
Complete Cervical dilation
Closed - because the uterus no longer has the embryo, fetus or placenta
Complete Amniotic Sac
Unable to detect one
Complete Nursing Consideration
Monitor mother post delivery and provide emotional support
Incomplete Contractions
Yes and No - both are posible
Incomplete Bleeding
Yes
Incomplete Cervical dilation
Open - the baby or parts of placenta may still be present
Incomplete Amniotic Sac
Ruptured
Incomplete Nursing Consideration
The mother still needs to pass the fetal tissue parts
Inevitable Contractions and Bleeding
Yes
Inevitable Cervical Dilation
Open - The baby is no longer able to survive
Inevitable Amniotic Sac
Ruptured
Inevitable Nursing Considerations
Abortion will eventually occur
Missed Contractions
No - this is also called silent abortion
Missed Bleeding
Yes - small amount is expected, however, there may be no pain, cramping or bleeding at all
Missed Cervical Dilation
Closed - the body does not detect the fetus has died
Missed Amniotic Sac
Unable to detect or present
Missed Nursing considerations
Monitor the other. Medical and surgical treatment (vacuum aspiration, misoprostol) are both options for treatment
Threatened Contractions and Bleeding
Yes or no - both possible
Threatened Cervical dilation
Closed - the fetus is still inside uterus
Threatened Amniotic Sac
Intact
Threatened Nursing Considertions
The fetus is still alive. All measures to save fetus should be initiated. A complete bed rest with no bathroom privileges is expected. Monitor mom and fetus.
