Question

A client arrives at the health care clinic and tells the nurse that her last menstrual period was 9 weeks ago. The client tells the nurse that a home pregnancy test was positive but that she began to have mild cramps and is now having moderate vaginal bleeding. On physical examination of the client, it is noted that she has a dilated cervix. Which statement, if made by the client, indicates that the client is interpreting the situation correctly?
1. "I will need to remain on bed rest for 2 weeks."
2. "I will need to take a full course of antibiotic treatment."
3. "I will need to take tocolytic medication to halt the labor process."
4. "I will need to prepare myself and my family for the loss of this pregnancy."

Answer 1

The statement that indicates that the client is interpreting the situation correctly is that "I will need to prepare myself and my family for the loss of this pregnancy." That is option 4.

Signs and symptoms of miscarriage

Abortion is the termination of foetus by removal or expulsion methods but when abortion occurs without intervention it is then called a miscarriage.

The signs and symptoms of miscarriage are:

• Vaginal bleeding: A moderate bleeding or spotting of blood could be noticed.

• Abdominal cramps: These may occur as persistent, mild or sharp low back pain or pelvic pressure.

• Cervical insufficiency: This is the dilation of the pelvis in early pregnancy which can lead to miscarriage.

Since the above symptoms signifies miscarriage, the client would interpret the situation correctly by saying "I will need to prepare myself and my family for the loss of this pregnancy."

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