Danger Signals of Pregnancy (exam 1) Flashcards
1
Q
gush of fluid from vagina (clear, not urine)
A
water rupture (ROM)
2
Q
any bleeding from vagina
A
placenta previa or rupture
3
Q
abdominal pain
A
feel for contraction (higher - liver)
4
Q
temp > 101 F
A
infection (chorioamnionitis, vaginitis)
5
Q
persistent vomiting
A
hyperemesis
6
Q
visual disturbances
A
hypertension, preeclampsia
7
Q
edema of hands and face
A
hypertension
8
Q
severe headach
A
hypertension, preeclampsia
9
Q
epigastric pain
A
hypertension (liver)
10
Q
dysuria
A
UTI (preterm labor)
11
Q
decreased fetal movement
A
sleep
fetal demise
(doppler/ultrasound)