Systemic changes in the active phase of labor
Systemic changes in the active phase of labor This table shows the systemic changes that occur during the active phase of labor. System Change Cardiovascular Increased blood pressure Increased cardiac…
Assessing true versus false labor
Assessing true versus false labor Use this table to differentiate between the signs and symptoms of true labor and those of false labor. Signs and symptoms True labor False labor…
Assessing cervical effacement and dilation
Assessing cervical effacement and dilation As labor advances, so do cervical effacement and dilation, promoting delivery. During effacement, the cervix shortens and its walls become thin, progressing from 0% effacement…
Assessing fetal engagement and station
Assessing fetal engagement and station During a cervical examination, you’ll assess the extent of the fetal presenting part into the pelvis. This is referred to as fetal engagement.
Neonatal Assessment and Care
Neonatal Assessment and Care Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: changes that occur in the neonate after birth the proper way to perform a neonatal assessment nursing interventions…
Fetal developmental milestones
Fetal developmental milestones The fetus typically achieves specific developmental milestones by the end of certain gestational weeks. By the end of the fourth week, the fetus shows signs of growth…
High-Risk Pregnancy
High-Risk Pregnancy Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn how to: discuss the pathologic factors that contribute to a highrisk pregnancy identify high-risk situations based on signs and symptoms…
Assessing pregnancy by weeks
Assessing pregnancy by weeks Here are some assessment findings you can expect as pregnancy progresses. Weeks 1 to 4 Amenorrhea occurs. Breasts begin to change. Immunologic pregnancy tests become positive:…
Complications of Labor and Birth
Complications of Labor and Birth Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: various complications that can occur with labor and birth ways to assess and detect problems occurring with…
Understanding supine hypotension
Understanding supine hypotension When a pregnant woman lies on her back, the weight of the uterus presses on the vena cava and aorta, as shown below. This obstructs blood flow…
