T4 - Hemorrhagic Disorders (Josh) Flashcards
Symptoms of Shock
Rapid thready pulse
Pallor
Hypotension
What is an Incompetent Cervix?
PAINLESS cervical effacement and dilation that is NOT associated w/ contractions
When does an Incompetent Cervix usually occur?
2nd Trimester
What is the usual result of an Incompetent Cervix?
Spontaneous Abortion or Preterm Birth
Which clients are at risk for an Incompetent Cervix?
PID (or previous cervical trauma)
Maternal exposure to DES (Diethylstilestrol)
Congenital Uterine Anomalies
History of unexplained 2nd TRIMESTER loss
How would an Incompetent Cervix be assessed?
Cervical dilation w/out contractions or pain
Client presents w/ completely dilated and bulging membranes
What are methods for Cerclage?
Shirodkar (ligated submucosa around cervix)
McDonald Procedure (purse string suture)
Which clients are candidates for Cerclage?
Membranes Intact
History of abortions/miscarriages in 2nd Trimester
When would a prophylactic Cerclage be placed on a client?
11-15 wks pregnancy for patients with known history of short cervix or spontaneous miscarriage
Nursing Responsibilities r/t Cerclage Procedure.
Monitor for s/s of preterm labor or infection
Antibiotics or Anti-inflammatory drugs may be administered
Sutures must be removed before a vaginal birth is accomplished
With Cerclage, what type of drugs may be administered if labor begins?
tocolytics (anti-contraction meds)
Risk factors for Ectopic Pregnancy
History of STDs or PID (scarring)
***Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Previous Tubal Pregnancy
Failed Tubal Ligation
IUD (scarring)
Multiple induced abortions (scarring)
Maternal age > 35
En Vitro
Preventing Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy
Positive Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Spotting
Sharp, UNILATERAL abdominal pain
SHOULDER pain from bleeding irritating the phrenic nerve
How is Ectopic Pregnancy confirmed?
transvaginal U/S
Client presents w/ unilateral abdominal pain that radiates to shoulder.
Ectopic Pregnancy
***not necessarily on side of ectopic pregnancy
Interventions for Ectopic Pregnancy
Goal is to preserve tube for future pregnancies
Medication mgmt
Laparoscopic surgery possible
Linear salpingectomy (removal of tube)
— is an abnormal growth of trophoblastic tissue
Hydatidiform Mole
What is a partial Hydatidiform Mole?
abnormal embryo that usually aborts in the 1st Trimester
Complications from Gestational Hydatidiform Mole.
Predisposes to Cancer (Choriocarcinoma)
***develops in 20% of clients
***invasive and usually metastatic
Indications of Hydatidiform Mole
Typical indicators of pregnancy
Vaginal Bleeding (brown PRUNE JUICE containing grape like vesicles)
Disparity b/t uterine size and gestational age (Fundus higher than expected)
FHT absent
Elevated hCG levels
Complications of Hydatidiform Mole
Excessive N/V (Hyperemesis Gravidarum r/t high hCG levels)
Severe Preeclampsia during 1st Half of Pregnancy
How is Hydatidiform Mole removed?
suction evacuation
Follow up care for Non-malignant Hydatidiform Mole
Weekly hCG levels initially (ensure any remaining tissue does not turn malignant)
hCG levels MONTHLY for ONE YEAR
Prophylactic Chemo
Don’t get pregnant for 1 year
How is a Placental Abruption classified?
Amount of Bleeding
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
When do Placental Abruptions normally happen?
late 3rd Trimester
***even can happen in labor
How long should a client w/ a Hydatidiform Mole wait to get pregnant again?
1 year
Risk Factors for Placental Abruption
HTN disorders
Cocain (vasoconstriction)
High gravidity or Previous abruption
Abdominal Trauma
Cig smoking
Premature ROM
Multips (Twins)