1.How should the nurse record Amanda’s obstetrical history using the G-T-P-A-L designation? A) 3-2-0-1-3.INCORRECTThis does not reflect the client’s obstetrical history. B) 3-1-1-1-2.INCORRECTThis does not reflect the client’s obstetrical history. C) 4-1-1-1-3.CORRECTGravidity [G] is defined as the number of times pregnant‚ including the current pregnancy. Term [T] is defined as any birth after the end of the 37th week‚ and preterm [P] refers to any births between 20 and 37 weeks. Both term and preterm
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Chapter2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Excerpts from Smoking-related Research Analysis by the Congressional Research Service (color emphasis is mine) In response to a request from the US Congress‚ the Congressional Research Service undertook an analysis of the potential health effects of ETS. In particular‚ the analysis looked at the work on ETS which has appeared since the publication of the EPA’s findings. Four studies in particular were examined -- Kabat [14]‚ Fontham [15]
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Renee A. McIver Margaret Case Study OB--Summer Semester 2016 In Margaret’s Case Study (3) possible causes for her sudden change in medical status could have been due to spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM)‚ anaphylactic reaction and acute hypotension. SROM is defined rupture of the fetal membranes on their own. This is often referred to by mother’s a “my water broke.” Anaphylactic reactions have a rapid onset and may cause death. Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath and hypotension which
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Effects of Change on Nursing Practice Stacey Ventour-Chambers NU 420 Leadership and Management in the changing Health Care Environment Professor Betty Kohal April 28‚ 2014. Effects of Change on Nursing Practice The birth of a child is a momentous occasion in a person’s life. It may signal the transition of a couple to a family‚ or the expansion of an already established family unit. The manner in which it is handled can have lasting positive or negative effects. Traditional mother/baby care
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Planning your visit: Meeting a State Representative to Promote Advance Nurse Practitioner’s Role Chamberlain School of Nursing NR:506 Health Care Policy February 10‚ 2013 Affordable healthcare can enable Americans to live longer‚ lead more healthy lives and improve their economic potential (Hope Street‚ 2008). Changes in the healthcare system have been slow in comparison to the areas of industry in the twenty first century. With the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2012
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your insulin level is too high‚ the extra insulin may trigger activity in your skin cells. This may cause the characteristic skin changes. Question pertained to nurse checking for lice and noticing dark patch of skin on neck. Advisor role Antepartum – risk factors Anthrax incubation and exposure Assess trends and patterns Assessing income Assessment - validation Assignments – home care; Make sure students know how to prioritize home health clients (i.e. which ones to see/call back first
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Risk of TOP: specific to cardiac patient 6. An example of cardiomyopathy Physiological Changes • Increase in the intravascular volume • Increase in cardiac output • Lowering in the systemic BP • • • • • In case of Pregnancy Complications: Antepartum hemorrhage Preterm labour Pre‐eclampsia Blood loss at delivery Postpartum hemorrhage Cardiac Conditions • High risk of maternal mortality: Eisenmenger’s syndrome Severe pulmonary hypertension Cardiomyopathy Marfan syndrome (aortic root dilatation > 4 cm)
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Task 1 Roles and responsibilities of midwife in antenatal care During the antenatal period‚ midwives care for a pregnant woman by providing regular check-ups that allow treatments and prevent potential health problems throughout the course of the pregnancy while promoting healthy lifestyles that benefit both mother and unborn child. The health care professionals will give advice and information to help the patient have a healthy pregnancy (information such as impact of diet‚ alcohol‚ smoking‚
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Student Name: Date: February 25‚ 2006 Nursing Diagnosis Outcome Criteria (Goal) Evaluation of Outcome Criteria (Goal) PC: Postpartum Hemorrhage Patient will develop no complications related to excessive bleeding‚ will maintain normal vital signs of express understanding of her condition‚ its management‚ and discharge instructions‚ identify and use available support systems. R/T‚ RTRF and secondary to: Pathophysiology Supporting Nursing Diagnosis Statement (cite source) Uterine atony
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Natalie Sullivan 6/4/2013 Nursing Care Plans Care Plan: Post Partum Patient’s initials: SR Date of Care: 5/6/2013 Assessment Data: * G1P1 * C/S on 5/5/2013 at 1832 * Incision at suprapubic region * Staples mid right side to end of left side of incision * Steri strips on right side of incision r/t to removal of 5 staples because staples were loose * Pt complaining of pain in lower abdomen * Pt complaining of “uncomfortableness” at incision
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