Breast care
Breast care Perform breast care to promote cleanliness and comfort after each feeding. Wash the nipples and areola with plain warm water after each feeding and air dry during the…
Bottle-feeding and formula preparation
Bottle-feeding and formula preparation Follow the practitioner’s instructions as to formula brand. Investigate various forms of available formulas (ready-to-feed, concentrated, and powder) and preparation methods. If you use commercially prepared…
Baby blues
Baby blues For most women, having a baby is a joyous experience. However, childbirth leaves some women feeling sad, angry, anxious, and afraid. Commonly called postpartum blues or baby blues,…
Terbutaline
Terbutaline Description I.V. terbutaline (Brethine) is a beta-adrenergic agent used to stop contractions in preterm labor. Equipment Administration set for primary I.V. line (if the patient does not have one…
Administering magnesium sulfate safely
Administering magnesium sulfate safely If your patient requires I.V. magnesium therapy, use caution when administering the drug because magnesium toxicity may occur. Follow these guidelines to ensure the patient’s safety…
Cervical ripening agents
Cervical ripening agents If a woman’s cervix isn’t soft and supple, a ripening agent may be applied to stimulate labor. Drugs containing prostaglandin E2, such as dinoprostone (Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin…
I.M. injection sites
I.M. injection sites Deltoid If the volume to be administered is greater than 2 ml, don’t use this site. Dorsogluteal
