NURS 247 Final Exam Part 1 Questions and Correct Answers

Polyhydramnios Excess amniotic fluid (1,500-2,000) Polyhydramnios causes which disorders? Increased incidence of chromosomal disorders. GI, Cardiac, and/or Neural tube disorders Polyhydramnios Nursing Removal of fluid with Indomethacin which decreases fetal urine output Polyhydramnios Assessment Check fundal height Abdominal discomfort Obtain FHR Polyhydramnios MILD Doesn't signal a problem, will likely return to normal on it's own SYMPTOMS: Often none Polyhydramnios SEVERE Leads to early labor or fetal death SYMPTOMS: Breathlessness, abdominal pain, bloating Oligohydramnios Decreased amniotic fluid (500) Generally related to decreased placental function Oligohydramnios CAUSES Poor development of the lung tissue Congenital renal problems Can lead to fetal death Oligohydramnios Nursing Continuous fetal surveillance, amnioinfusion, comfort measures, and position changes