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History of missed periods and spotting, Check for slight abdominal pain
Evaluate uterus for size etc., Assess for sudden excruciating pain in lower abdomen indicating ruptured tube (often first indication of tubal pregnancy), Evaluate fainting, signs of shock resulting from hemorrhage into peritoneal cavity (usually little external bleeding), Ultrasound |
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| Charecteristics of Preclampsia |
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Maternal vasospasm
Decreased perfusion to virtually all organs
Decrease in plasma volume
Activation of the coagulation cascade
Alterations in glomerular capillary endothelium
Edema |
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| Subcapsular hematoma of the liver |
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| goal is not to have rupture membrane more than 24 hours- infection might develop. Try not to use the 24 hour rule on the premature woman because lungs are not developed. Need to assess gestational age and observe sign and symptoms of infection. Once determine need to make a decision Need to assess hydration status, the fetus status and how is it doing w/o the amniotic fluid (look at function of amniotic fluid), childhood preparation (emotional if mom is really Coping), encourage rest on left side, provide comfort measures and education. Denial will first experience (o my child will be fine), reeducate patient |
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| Dark red bleed , premature separation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall |
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| C- section if complete or incomplete |
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| bleed without contractions worse second time |
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Scotomata
Blurred vision
Epigastric pain
Vomiting
Persistent or severe headache
Neurologic hyperactivity
Cyanosis
Pulmonary Edema |
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Poor nutrition and iron-deficiency anemia
Preeclampsia-eclampsia
Breech position
Abnormal placental implantation
Abruptio placentae
Preterm labor |
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Decreased birth weight and head circumference
Feeding difficulties
Neonatal effects from breast milk:
Extreme irritability
Vomiting and diarrhea
Dilated pupils and apnea |
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Maternal effects:
Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM)
Meconium staining
Higher incidence of STIs and HIV
Fetal effects:
IUGR
Withdrawal symptoms after birth |
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Decreased birth weight and head circumference
Feeding difficulties
Neonatal effects from breast milk:
Extreme irritability
Vomiting and diarrhea
Dilated pupils and apnea |
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