Assessing the nonpregnant and pregnant breast
Assessing the nonpregnant and pregnant breast Subtle changes appear in the breasts of a pregnant patient due to increased estrogen and progestin production.
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Care Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: components of a prenatal patient history and physical assessment different types of prenatal testing nutritional needs of the pregnant patient…
Assessing skin changes during pregnancy
Assessing skin changes during pregnancy Linea nigra and striae gravidarum are two skin changes that occur during pregnancy. Both fade after pregnancy, with striae gravidarum fading to glistening silvery lines.
Pelvic shape and potential problems
Pelvic shape and potential problems The shape of a woman’s pelvis can affect fetal delivery. Her pelvis is described as one of four types. Android pelvis In an android pelvis,…
Diagonal conjugate measurement
Diagonal conjugate measurement The diagonal conjugate is measured while the woman is in the lithotomy position. Two fingers of the examining hand are placed in the vagina and pressed inward…
Assessing fundal height during pregnancy
Assessing fundal height during pregnancy Measuring the height of the uterus above the symphysis pubis reflects the progress of fetal growth and provides a gross estimate of the duration of…
High-Risk Neonatal Conditions
High-Risk Neonatal Conditions Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: characteristics of selected neonatal disorders tests used to diagnose certain high-risk neonatal conditions medical treatments and therapies for high-risk…
Pregnancy abbreviation systems
Pregnancy abbreviation systems Typically, an abbreviation system is used to summarize a woman’s pregnancy information. Although many variations exist, a common abbreviation system consists of five letters—GTPAL. Gravida = the…
Physiologic adaptations to pregnancy
Physiologic adaptations to pregnancy Cardiovascular system Cardiac hypertrophy Displacement of the heart Increased blood volume and heart rate Supine hypotension Increased fibrinogen and hemoglobin levels Decreased hematocrit Gastrointestinal system Gum…
Formidable findings
Formidable findings When performing the health history and assessment, the following findings may increase the pregnant woman’s risk for complications. Demographic factors Maternal age younger than 16 or older than…
