A multigravida patient is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. Nursing diagnoses that might apply to the patient with suspected abruptio placentae include:

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Abruptio placentae, a condition where the placenta detaches from the uterus wall before delivery, can lead to significant blood loss, causing hypovolemia (A) and potentially altering tissue perfusion (B). The situation can also understandably cause anxiety in the patient due to concerns for their own safety and the safety of their baby (C). Knowledge Deficit related to inherited genetic defects (D) and Alteration in Respiratory Function (E) are not directly related to the typical complications of abruptio placentae.

A Multigravida Patient Is Admitted to the Labor and Delivery