Postpartum Meet the Client: Marie Wilson Marie Wilson‚ a 34-year-old female client who is gravida 4‚ para 3‚ is transferred to the postpartum unit two hours after a prolonged 14-hour labor and forceps delivery of a male infant weighing 9 lb‚ 2 oz. The placenta was intact upon delivery. The labor and delivery nurse reports that Marie was catheterized for 600 ml of yellow urine just before delivery. Her record indicates that she had a repair of a 4th degree laceration. A postpartum assessment
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Postpartum case study 1. Title page: Date: 05/10/11 Instructor: 2. Patient data: C O MR#0882470 financial#110941625 G:2 P: 1001 Room: Age: 37 Allergies: PNC‚ Codeine Date of care 3. Medical history: None 4. Obstetrical history: C/S 12/27/07 40 wks 7.4 lbs Female‚ H/O post partum depression Week gestation first seen 13 4/7 weeks 5. Labor/Delivery Summary: Induced at 40 weeks Stage
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conditions‚ like postpartum psychosis. A number of factors can increase the risk of postpartum depression‚ including: -a history of depression before becoming pregnant -Age at time of pregnancy (younger mothers are more likely to develop the condition) -the more children you have the more likely mothers are to develop the condition - having a history of premenstrual dysphoric disorder -limited social support -living alone -marital conflicts There are three forms or stages of Postpartum Depression; the
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physical and emotional transition with intense hormonal‚ physical‚ and biological changes‚ all of which can have a great effect on the mothers’ health (Zaudeerer‚ 2009). Postpartum is the period after birth‚ during this period approximately 13% of new mothers experience significant symptoms of depression‚ this is referred to as postpartum depression (PPD) (Dennis‚ 2004). “PPD is most often detected between 2 and 6 weeks and can last up to 2 years if not treated” (Zaudeerer‚ 2009). However‚ Dennis states
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postpartum hemorrhage is defined as a blood loss of greater than 500ml(half quart) vaginal birth or more than 1000ml(quart) after a cesarean birth. first I would check vitals and weight pads etc. I would assess the perineal ‚ mucous membrances for gingival bleeding or petechiae and ecchymoses‚ venipuncture sites for oozing or prolonged bleeding. I will also check the urinary output and help her restroom to void( a decrease in urine can be a sign of acute renal failure) I would assess for pain
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1. They aren’t prepared for the postpartum time. In a previous blog I wrote on how ill-prepared we are as a culture for the postpartum time. It’s true and is a common mistake. We spend time researching pregnancy‚ preparing for childbirth‚ researching baby necessities‚ and room colors/style. Once the pregnancy is over and baby is here‚ then what? You need a plan! What will mom need for recovery? How will household chores be divided and get done? Who will make meals? Grocery shop? Breastfeeding
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About 7.1% of mothers nowadays are afflicted with a depressive disorder called post-natal depression‚ also known as postpartum depression. However‚ only 20% of them are perceived as ill. Denial‚ anger ‚ bargaining‚ depression‚ and acceptance are the five stages of development for PND‚ which are also called “ stages of grief”. The treatment of PND is based on psychoeducation‚ psychopharmaceuta‚ inclusion of relatives‚ and psychotherapy. The first three stages are denial‚ anger‚ and bargaining. Denial
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Patient Y adjusted well on the postpartum unit with the help of the nursing interventions mentioned above. Patient Y’s pain score continued to decrease throughout her stay. She started taking medication for severe pain and by the third day she was only requiring mild medication to alleviate her pain. Patient Y’s following was discontinued the following day and she remained free from any urinary infections. In regards to reducing the risk of infection for the incision‚ the healthcare team performed
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The Case of Marie: A Glimpse of Psychosocial Development Development across the entire lifespan‚ from birth through death‚ is addressed with Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This is a well-known personality theory differs from other theories due to the theory addressing the lifespan. An individual manages a series of conflicts which are the epic centers of human development. In Erikson’s theory of human development‚ he suggest internal strengths as well as inherent characteristics
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The Wilson Company Case 2 Joy has recently acquired a new job with a manufacturing company‚ The Wilson Company. She had moved up the managerial ladder from a first line manager‚ to a middle manager position. This was a big step for Joy‚ however the magnitude of the change was bothering her. Not only did Joy step up a notch in the managerial world‚ she switched worlds from sales to manufacturing. Joy’s new job had some similarities‚ however she was more focused on the differences (which she did not
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