Premature rupture of membranes
Premature rupture of membranes Here are some guidelines to follow when teaching a patient about premature rupture of membranes (PROM).
Pregnancy discomforts
Pregnancy discomforts This table lists common discomforts associated with pregnancy and suggestions for the patient on how to prevent and manage them. Discomfort Patient teaching Urinary frequency Void as necessary….
Postpartum maternal self-care
Postpartum maternal self-care When teaching your patient about postpartum self-care, be sure to include these topic areas and instructions. Personal hygiene Change perineal pads frequently, removing them from the front…
Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism characterized by the inability of the body to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine. Teach parents how to limit phenylalanine intake…
Phenylalanine in foods
Phenylalanine in foods The neonate’s diet should meet his nutritional needs for optimum growth while maintaining a phenylalanine level of 2 to 8 mg/dl. Phenylalanine levels greater than 10 to…
Perineal care
Perineal care Change perineal pads frequently, removing from the front to the back. Monitor lochia flow and look for it to gradually reduce in amount and change color from red…
Neonate exposed to HIV
Neonate exposed to HIV When teaching a woman and her family about caring for a neonate exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), emphasize the need for:
Neonatal health promotion and illness prevention
Neonatal health promotion and illness prevention Don’t expose the neonate to persons with communicable illnesses.
Neonatal elimination
Neonatal elimination Become familiar with the neonate’s voiding patterns (usually six to eight wet diapers daily).
