A multigravida patient is admitted to labor and delivery in active labor. Nursing diagnoses that might apply to the patient with suspected abruptio placentae include:
1. Fluid volume, risk for deficit related to hypovolemia.
2. Tissue perfusion, risk for altered related to blood loss.
3. Anxiety related to concern for own safety.
4. Knowledge deficit related to lack of information about inherited genetic defects.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Maternal and perinatal fetal mortality are concerns due to blood loss and hypoxia.
Rationale 2: Maternal and perinatal fetal mortality are concerns due to blood loss and hypoxia.
Rationale 3: Maternal and perinatal fetal mortality are concerns due to blood loss and hypoxia.
Rationale 4: Abruptio placentae is a premature separation of the placenta, not a genetic abnormality.
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