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Abortion (Causes (Vascular disease, Uncontrolled diabetes, Abnormalities…
Abortion
Causes
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Errors during fertilization, chromosome abnormalities
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Diagnostic tests
Pelvic exam, doctors check if the cervix has begun to dilate
Ultrasound, check fetal heartbeat and if embryo is developing normally
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Nursing management
If bleeding is profuse, place the woman flat in bed on her side and monitor uterine contractions
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Measure maternal, blood loss by saving and weighing used pad
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Pathophysiology
Abnormal implantation of the zygote, where there is inadequate endometrial formation
This would cause inadequate development of the placental circulation, leading to poor nutrition of the fetus
Chromosomal defects are commonly seen in spontaneous miscarriages, especially those that occur 4 to 8 weeks gestation
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Medical management
Misoprostol, allow cervix to open
Administration of intravenous fluids, ringers lactate
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