Complicated pregnancy NOTE Flashcards
Preterm labor
What that is?
Nursing goal?
a)
Uterine contractions and cervical changes
Between 20-36 weeks
b)
Stop or at least slow down before cervical changes and labor cannot stop
Preterm labor
Mom risk
Infection
Stress r/t baby’s condition
Fear
Pain r/t contractions
Preterm labor
Fetus risk
Mortality d/t respiratory maturely
Maturation deficiencies d/t Immature organ system
Preterm labor
Nursing implications
Monitor FHR
Monitor contraction pattern
Identify existing infection
Preterm labor
Education
Report sing
-uterine cramping
-bleeding
-low back pain
Limit activity to bathroom
Rest left side
Premature Rupture of membranes
PROM
Spontaneous rupture of membranes
before labor begins
After 37 weeks
PROM
Risk mom
Infection
Abnormal placenta
Hemorrhage
Sepsis and die
PROM
Risk fetus
Fetal sepsis (fetal)
Prolapsed cord
Poor placenta perfusion
PROM
PPROM
Nursing implications
Limit virginal exam
Asses temp every 2-4 hr
Asses fetal well being
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membrane
PPROM
Premature spontaneous rupture
before labor begins
after week 30 to 37weeks
PPROM
a) Risk Mom
b) Risk fetus
a) infection
b) Prolapsed cord
Fetal sepsis
Respiratory distress
Premature birth
Tachycardia
Prolapsed cord?
Occur if fetus is not engaged in pelvis
Requires C-section ASAP!!
Can result in a loss of oxygen to the fetus, and may even result in a stillbirth
d/t compression
Placentae previa
What that is?
Onset?
Pain?
Placenta placed lower cervical instead if the fundus
Quiet and sneaky onset
Painless!!
Placentae previa
Uterus?
Blood color?
Fundal heights?
soft and non tender
Bright red
Higher than normal
Abruptio Placenta
What that is?
Onset?
Pain?
Partial or completes separation
More dangerous!!
Sudden and stormy
Sever and steady