postpartum hemorrhage is defined as a blood loss of greater than 500ml(half quart) vaginal birth or more than 1000ml(quart) after a cesarean birth. first I would check vitals and weight pads etc. I would assess the perineal ‚ mucous membrances for gingival bleeding or petechiae and ecchymoses‚ venipuncture sites for oozing or prolonged bleeding. I will also check the urinary output and help her restroom to void( a decrease in urine can be a sign of acute renal failure) I would assess for pain
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1. They aren’t prepared for the postpartum time. In a previous blog I wrote on how ill-prepared we are as a culture for the postpartum time. It’s true and is a common mistake. We spend time researching pregnancy‚ preparing for childbirth‚ researching baby necessities‚ and room colors/style. Once the pregnancy is over and baby is here‚ then what? You need a plan! What will mom need for recovery? How will household chores be divided and get done? Who will make meals? Grocery shop? Breastfeeding
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A Reflection on Scenario One This is a reflective essay‚ aims to discuss how I have managed to achieve the learning outcomes of scenario one in module two. The first part introduces the concepts I have learnt in this scenario and indicates how I have utilised the tutorials for learning‚ followed by a description of my practical and theoretical formative assessments. Thereafter this paper will reflect on my positive and negative learning experiences from scenario one including the details of the
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The Yellow Wallpaper There are many symptoms that arise when one is diagnosed with postpartum depression. Among the many is “obsessive-compulsive features‚ including intrusive‚ repetitive thoughts and anxiety.” You see this all throughout “The Yellow Wallpaper‚” and it begins when the narrator first describes the strange patterns in the incredibly symbolic wallpaper in the room that was once a children’s nursery: “It is dull enough to confuse the eye in following‚ pronounced enough to constantly
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About 7.1% of mothers nowadays are afflicted with a depressive disorder called post-natal depression‚ also known as postpartum depression. However‚ only 20% of them are perceived as ill. Denial‚ anger ‚ bargaining‚ depression‚ and acceptance are the five stages of development for PND‚ which are also called “ stages of grief”. The treatment of PND is based on psychoeducation‚ psychopharmaceuta‚ inclusion of relatives‚ and psychotherapy. The first three stages are denial‚ anger‚ and bargaining. Denial
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Running Head: Environmental Problems in Prenatal Development Environmental Problems in Prenatal Development Abstract For my research topic‚ I chose environmental problems in prenatal development. I chose this topic because I have a great interest in prenatal development and the care the mother provides that will negatively affect the fetus while it is still developing. Learning about the problems that occur will be an enormous advantage with my future career in nursing. Throughout my
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Prenatal Development-The Miracle of Life Have you ever thought about what an absolute miracle your life is? Imagine how you came to be. Out of thousands of eggs and millions of sperm‚ one egg and one sperm united to produce you. Had the union of sperm and egg come a day or even a month earlier or later‚ you might have been every different‚ maybe the opposite sex or with blonde hair of longer legs. Conception occurs when a single sperm cell from the male unites with an ovum (egg) in the females’
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Patient Y adjusted well on the postpartum unit with the help of the nursing interventions mentioned above. Patient Y’s pain score continued to decrease throughout her stay. She started taking medication for severe pain and by the third day she was only requiring mild medication to alleviate her pain. Patient Y’s following was discontinued the following day and she remained free from any urinary infections. In regards to reducing the risk of infection for the incision‚ the healthcare team performed
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Running Head: NATURE VERSUS NURTURE Nature versus Nurture Name: Institution Affiliation: Abstract Heredity and location are particularly crucial factors in the development of a person. The genetic make-up of an individual determines the extent of the development of the individual‚ but the environment as a factor may influence some biological changes within an individual (Anastasia‚ 1958). Even though‚ both nature and nurture determines the development of a person‚ environment affects
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Prenatal Case Study Camille Agbuya‚ Rebecca Alexander‚ Lauryn Bachmeier‚ Ania Bedrosia‚ Jade Nicole Belle The University of Nevada‚ Las Vegas Teresa’s 24-hour Diet Intake Nutrients | Nutrient Vitamin/ Mineral Consumed by Jamie | Requirement of Nutrient/ Vitamin/ mineral | Excess or Deficit Found in Analysis(not by + or -) | Energy (kcal) | 733 | 2100 | -1367 | Protein (g) | 45 | 66 | -1 | Vitamin A (µg) | 114 | 700 | -588 | Vitamin D (µg) | 1 | 15 | -14 | Vitamin E (mg) | 1 |
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