System Disorders-Placenta Previa abrt PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

Sharda' wynn ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ Placenta Previa/abropto DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis)

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem implantation of the embryo in lower uterus. the cervix becomes covered by placenta.

life-threatening vaginal bleeding can occur during labor

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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention -no prevention spontaneous

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

-Had placenta previa prior Are carrying more than one fetus Are age 35 or older Use of cocaine

Laboratory Tests

Bright red vaginal bleeding without pain during the second term

Diagnostic Procedures

Rh compatibility levels of fibrin split products and fibrinogen. Prothrombin time

Most cases of placenta previa are diagnosed during a second trimester ultrasound exam

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care -bed rest and limitation of activity Tocolytic medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions

Therapeutic Procedures Treatment of placenta previa involves bed rest and limitation of activity. Tocolytic medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions may be

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

-no intercourse after 28 weeks of pregnancy Do not put anything, such as tampons or douches, into your vagina -Use pads if you are bleeding -call your doctor

Complications Medications -blood transfusions -beta-mimetic -calcium channel blockers -NSAIDs

Client Education Do not put anything, such as tampons or douches, into your vagina. Use pads if you are bleeding, and call your doctor or nurse call

Interprofessional Care Women with placenta previa need to consult with their Health care provider

-Major hemorrhage -Shock -Fetal distress -Premature labour -Emergency caesarean delivery...