An incomplete abortion is the partial loss of the

products of conception within the first 20 weeks.

CAUSES
• unknown genetic abnormalities.
Signs and Symptoms
• Incompetent cervix Vaginal
Cervical

• Alcohol use Bleeding

Dilation
• Drug use
Abdominal
• Chronic use
Cramping
• Environmental exposure

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY DIAGNOSTICS
• Pelvic Exam
• Ultrasound
• Blood Tests
• Chromosomal Tests
• Tissue Tests

TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT

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NURSING CARE
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Pillitteri, A., & Silbert-Flagg, J. (2017). Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Care
of the Childbearing and Childrearing Family (8th ed.). LWW