Iron supplements
Iron supplements Be sure to cover these topics when teaching your pregnant patient about iron supplements. Reinforcement of the practitioner’s explanation of the anemia Prescribed treatments and possible complications Need…
Hormonal contraceptives
Hormonal contraceptives Be sure to reinforce these points when teaching patients about hormonal contraceptives. Possible adverse effects, such as fluid retention, weight gain, breast tenderness, headache, breakthrough bleeding, chloasma, acne,…
Heartburn and indigestion
Heartburn and indigestion To decrease the incidence of heartburn and indigestion in the pregnant patient, advise her to:
Guided imagery
Guided imagery Teach your patient about using imaging techniques by telling her to follow these steps. Begin with a deep cleansing breath.
Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Foods to avoid during pregnancy Although several nutritional needs increase during pregnancy, other food restrictions become necessary. Tell the patient to avoid the following food products. Alcohol A pregnant patient…
Female condom
Female condom A female condom is made of latex and lubricated with nonoxynol 9. It has an inner ring that covers the cervix and an outer ring that rests against…
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus Be sure to cover these topics when teaching a pregnant patient with diabetes. Insulin type and dosage Insulin syringe preparation and injection technique or insulin pump use and…
Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis Incorporate these instructions in your teaching plan to reduce a woman’s risk of developing deep vein thrombosis. Check with your practitioner about using a side-lying or back-lying…
