Postpartum Care
Postpartum Care Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: physiologic and psychological changes that occur during the postpartum period key components of a postpartum assessment nursing care measures required…
Taking an obstetric history
Taking an obstetric history When taking a pregnant patient’s obstetric history, be sure to ask her about: genital tract anomalies medications used during this pregnancy history of hepatitis, pelvic inflammatory…
Tips for a successful interview
Tips for a successful interview Here are some tips for obtaining an accurate and thorough patient history. Location Pregnancy is too private to be discussed in public areas, such as…
Pregnancy signs
Pregnancy signs This table organizes signs of pregnancy into three categories: presumptive, probable, and positive. Sign Time from implantation (in weeks) Other possible causes Presumptive Breast changes (including feelings of…
Complications of the Postpartum Period
Complications of the Postpartum Period Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: major complications that can occur during the postpartum period, including risk factors for each ways to identify…
Family Planning, Contraception, and Infertility
Family Planning, Contraception, and Infertility Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: goals of family planning various methods of contraception, including the advantages and disadvantages of each surgical methods…
Physiologic and Psychosocial Adaptations to Pregnancy
Physiologic and Psychosocial Adaptations to Pregnancy Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy ways in which the major body systems are affected…
Conception and Fetal Development
Conception and Fetal Development Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: anatomic structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems effects of hormone production on sexual development…
Introduction to Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
Introduction to Maternal-Neonatal Nursing Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: roles of maternal-neonatal nurses dynamics of family-centered nursing care structures and functions of families factors that influence a…
Sample Test 2
Sample Test 2 Questions 1. What’s the primary adverse effect of thrombolytic therapy? [ ] A. Reperfusion arrhythmias [ ] B. Bleeding [ ] C. Release of oxygen-free radicals […
