Uterine inversion occurs when:
A) the musculature of the uterine fundus is inherently weak, causing the uterus to prolapse.
B) the placenta fails to detach properly and adheres to the uterine wall when it is expelled.
C) postpartum bleeding is improperly managed with inadequate massage of the uterine fundus.
D) excessive postpartum hemorrhage causes uterine ischemia and subsequent expulsion from the vagina.
Answer: B) the placenta fails to detach properly and adheres to the uterine wall when it is expelled.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is educating a group of students about reward power. The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when one of the students says:
a. "Reward power does not actually exist anymore.". b. "Reward power may cause a person to behave in a manner that benefits someone else.". c. "Nurses are not susceptible to reward power.". d. "Reward power only benefits nurses.".
A patient has a skin infection and the culture reveals methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What is an appropriate treatment for this patient?
a) Cefaclor b) Cefazolin c) Cefotaxime d) Ceftaroline
How do you confirm that the emesis contains blood?
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on a patient following a total hip replacement. When should the nurse administer an analgesic drug in an attempt to promote patient comfort during the dressing change?
a. After the dressing change b. At least 15 minutes before the dressing change c. At least 30 minutes before the dressing change d. At least 1 hour before the dressing change