Complications of Pregnancy Abortion Loss of pregnancy before viably of fetus; may be spontaneous, therapeutic, or elective Types: Threatened abortion: cervix closed, some bleeding and contractions, fetus not expelled Inevitable: cervix open, heavier bleeding and stronger contractions, loss of fetus usually not avoidable Assessment Findings Vaginal bleeding (saving all pads and amount) Contractions, pelvic cramping, backache Lowered hemoglobin in blood loss significant Passage of fetus/tissue…
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