Topic 6: Discomforts in Pregnancy + exercise Flashcards
nursing interventions for nausea and vomiting
eat dry crackers
small frequent feeding
avoid fat meal
avoid antiemetics
nursing interventions for syncope
sit with feet elevatedf
change position slowly
left lateral position
nursing interventions for for breast tenderness
use supportive bra
avoid soaping the nipples and areola
nursing interventions for increeased vaginal discharge
proper cleaning and hygiene
avoid douching
wear cotton underwear
consult physician if infection is suspected
nursing interventions for nasal stuffness
use humidifier without medication
avoid antihistamines
nursing interventions for fatigue
frequent rest periods
regular exercise
avoid stimulants
nursing interventions for urinary frequency
increase fluid intake in the day decrease fluid intake in the evening void at regular intervals sleep on the side wear perineal pads if necessary
nursing interventions for heartburn/pyrosis/dyspepsia
small frequent feeding sit upright for 30 mins after eating drink milks in between avoid fatty and spicy foods avoid antacids
nursing interventions for ankle edema
elevate legs at least twice a day
wear supportive stockings
avoid one position for a long period of time
avoid diuretics (medication that will alow the excretion of fluids)
two types of diuretics
loop diuretics (allow the excretion of all fluids) and potassium sparing diuretics (it will spare the potassium)
nursing interventions for varicose veins
wear supportive stockings elevate feet when sitting lying with feet and hips elevated move out while standing avid pressure on lower legs avoid leg crossing avoid standing or sitting in a long period of time avoid constrict clothing
nursing interventions for head ache
change position slowly
apply cool cloth at the forhead
eat small snack
use pain relievers when necessary
nursing interventions for hemmorroids
warm sits batz
high fiber diet
increase oral fluid intkae
apply ointments/ suppositories as prescribed
this is due to decrease intestinal motility and the displacement of the intestine and increase in progesterone levels which causes the relaxation of the smooth muscles of the intestine
constipation
nursing interventions for constipation
high fiber diet
increase oral fluid intake
exercise
avoid laxatives
nursing interventions for shortness of breath
rest periods
elevate head while sleeping
avoid overexertion
nursing interventions for backache
encourage rest use body mechanics wear low-heeled shoes exercise sleep on firm matress
nursing interventions for leg cramps
exercise
elevate and dosriflex the feet while resting
increase calcium intake
t/f; never exercis to the point of fatigue
true
t/f: when in a lying position, stand abruptly to prevent orthostatic hypotension
false
this refers to the comdition in which blood quickly drops due to standing up fastly from a sitting /lying position
orthostatic hypotension
this exercise is done for the lumbar spine to make it more flexible and to releave back pain
pelvic rocking
this xercise is done in a sitting position with the legs parallel so that opne cannot compress the abdominal portion.
this is done to help strengthen the thigh and stretches the perineum
tailor sitting
done by tightning abdominal wall than relax as if blowing a candle
abdominal muscle contraction
exercise done like expelling urine but holding it in squeezing the muscle of the surrounding vagina as if stopping the urine.
design to tighten muscles of the perinuem. done during the 3rd trimester
Kegel’s exercise / pelvic floor contraction
squatting should be done at how many minutes per day?
15 mins/ day
