Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chorioamnionitis in active labor. The nurse understands that which of the following are complications of these condition!( Select all that apply)
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Correct Answer:
Fetal tachycardia
Rationale:
🟦 Fetal tachycardia is a common manifestation of intrauterine infection, as inflammatory mediators increase the fetal heart rate.
🟦 It is a key clinical indicator used to assess fetal compromise in chorioamnionitis.
🟦 Postpartum endometritis occurs because infection of the membranes can extend to the uterine lining after delivery.
🟦 Chorioamnionitis significantly increases the risk of maternal postpartum infection.
🟦 Neonatal sepsis results from vertical transmission of bacteria from the infected amniotic fluid to the fetus.
🟦 Newborns exposed to chorioamnionitis are at high risk for early-onset sepsis.
🟦 Preterm labor is a frequent complication because infection triggers prostaglandin release, leading to uterine contractions.
🟦 Chorioamnionitis is a well-known cause of spontaneous preterm birth.
Oligohydramnios
🟦 Chorioamnionitis is more commonly associated with prolonged rupture of membranes, not decreased amniotic fluid volume.
🟦 Oligohydramnios is typically linked to placental insufficiency or renal anomalies.
Shoulder dystocia
🟦 Shoulder dystocia is related to fetal size and delivery mechanics, not infection.
🟦 It is not a recognized complication of chorioamnionitis.
Umbilical cord prolapse
🟦 Cord prolapse is associated with malpresentation or rupture of membranes, not intrauterine infection.
🟦 Chorioamnionitis does not directly increase cord prolapse risk.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 7