Maternity Nursing Q 82

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A patient is in labor and has just been told she has a breech presentation. The nurse should be particularly alert for which of the following?

  

     A. Quickening

     B. Ophthalmia neonatorum

     C. Pica

     D. Prolapsed umbilical cord

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Prolapsed umbilical cord

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In a breech position, because of the space between the presenting part and the cervix, prolapse of the umbilical cord is common.

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Option A: Quickening is the woman’s first perception of fetal movement.

Option B: Ophthalmia neonatorum usually results from maternal gonorrhea and is conjunctivitis.

Option C: Pica refers to the oral intake of nonfood substances.

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