Nursing care of the family during pregnancy Flashcards
1st trimester =
1-13th week
2nd trimester =
14-26th week
3rd trimester =
27-40th week
Prenatal visit schedule =
1st = within 1st 12 week
Monthly = 16-28 weeks
Q2weeks = 29-36 weeks
Weekly = 36 - birth
at the beginning of week 38 or completion of week 37
term
greater than 42 weeks
post-term
37.6 to less
pre-term
Post natal period =
3 trimesters
Pregnancy last a little over 9 calendar months
Lunar months (not calendar) used to determine fetal age
Normal pregnancy last 10 lunar months (280 days or 40 weeks)
Pregnancy discomforts =
breast changes
urinary frequency
N/V
ptyalism
nasal stuffiness
leukorrhea
heartburn
constipation
headaches
varicose veins
round ligament pain
SOB
leg cramps
ankle edema
acne
pica
Abuse can be:
physical
mental
emotional
verbal
IVP’s have __________ effects on both there mother and the baby
negative
signs of abuse:
delay of seeking care
missed appointments
social isolation
lack of eye contact
substance abuse
partner doesn’t want to leave mother alone
vague explanation of injuries/vague somatic complaints
screening + assessment + intervention =
improved outcomes
_________ women (pregnant) have been verbally, sexually, or _________ abused during their pregnancy
1/3
mentally
_________ are at high risk for IVPs
teens
