Rupture of uterus is a separation of the uterine tissue, complete or incomplete. It is a result of a tear in the wall of the uterus from the stress of labor.
Signs and Symptoms - Rupture of Uterus:
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain or tenderness
- Contraction may stop or fail to progress
- Rigid abdomen
- Signs of maternal shock
- Absent fetal heart rate
- Fetus palpated outside the uterus (complete rupture)
Nursing Interventions - Rupture of Uterus:
- Monitor and treat signs of shock (oxygen, IV fluids, blood products)
- Prepare patient for cesarean section or hysterectomy
- Provide emotional support for both of patient and partner
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