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Health problems complicating pregnancy

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leading cause of maternal death   hypertension, embolism, hemorrhage, and infection  
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frequent causes of bleeding in 1st trimester   spontaneous abortion, cervical polyps, uterine fibroids, ectopic pregnancy, hydatidiform mole  
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causes of spontaneous abortion   genetic defects, defective ovum or sperm, defective implantation, uterine fibroids, maternal factors  
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maternal factors affecting spontaneous abortion   chronic conditions, acute infections, nutritional deficiencies, abnormalities of maternal reproductive organs and endocrine deficiencies  
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signs of threatened abortion   bleeding and cramping, shock  
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signs of shock   pallor, cold clammy skin, restlessness, and perspiration  
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ectopic pregnancy   an abnormal implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity (can be in fallopian tube, ovary, abdominal cavity or cervix)  
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care following hydatidiform mole   critical because of the great risk of choriocarcinoma; continued assessment includes hCG levels and ultrasound scans of the abdomen, chemotherapy is used if hCG levels increase instead of decline  
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major causes of bleeding in the last trimester   placenta previa, abruption placentae, and DIC  
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reasons that digital vaginal exams are contraindicated with bleeding   severe hemorrhage may result from the examination  
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signs of placenta previa   painless bleeding occurring after 24 weeks’ gestatation; also may have breech or transverse presentation of infant  
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abruptio placentae   premature separation of the placenta; partial or total detachment that usually occurs in third trimester with bleeding accompanied by pain  
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation is a complication following   abruptio placentae, GH, retained dead fetus, hydatidiform mole, hemorrhagic shock, and septic abortion, also infection can activate the coagulation pathway  
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reasons for Rhogam   prevent the formation of anti-Rh antibodies of an Rh-negative woman having an Rh-positive newborn  
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signs of gestational hypertension   vasospasms cause hypertension and ultimately a decreased blood flow to the uterus and placenta; proteinuria, oliguria, headaches, visual disturbances, epigastric pain, seizures, stroke, acute renal failure, abruption placetae, DIC  
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teaching plan for mild gestational hypertension   restricted activity, rest on left side, daily blood pressure in same arm and position, daily weight, daily urine dipstick test for protein, fetal kicks and uterine activity monitored, diet with increased protein  
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symptoms that would make you hold magnesium sulfate   loss of deep tendon reflexes, respiratory rate less than 12 breaths/min, and a decrease in urinary output to less than 30 ml/hr  
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primary reason for magnesium administration   seizure prevention  
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difference between preeclampsia and eclampsia   preeclampsia: GH with proteinuria present; eclampsia: preeclampsia with related seizures  
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risks for thromboembolic disease   venous stasis, normal changes in the coagulability and fibrinolysis activity, vessel wall injury, oral contraceptive use, stationary jobs, older than 30, obesity  
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pulmonary embolism   collection of platelets and fibrin on the wall of a blood vessel that enlarges and then detaches and flows through the circulation and lands in the lung  
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effects of pregnancy on heart disease   uterine contraction can overload the heart and may trigger CHF, maternal pushing taxes the heart, after birth, sudden shift of blood to maternal circulation  
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precautions in pregnancy with heart disease   warfarin, propranolol, and some diuretics may be contraindicated, monitor sodium and potassium levels, needs lots of rest periods  
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education for a pt taking ferrous sulfate   vitamin C and zinc enhance absorption; side effects include: nausea; vomiting; epigastric pain; discomfort; abdominal cramping; black, tarry stools; and constipation  
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hyperemesis gravidarum   (excessive vomiting of pregnancy); when vomiting persists causing dehydration, starvation, and excessive weight loss before the twentieth week of pregnancy  
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Effect of pregnancy on glucose metabolism   periods of hyperglycemia may occur for which the diabetic mother will need an increased insulin supply. Hyperglycemia in the fetus results in macrosomia  
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Patient with pregestational diabetes requires?   less insulin  
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Diabetic control in pregnancy   avoid hypoglycemia; BP and BS levels must be maintained within normal ranges  
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Maternal complications from diabetes   spontaneous abortion, increased risk for infections, hydramnios, GH, ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia  
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Malformations of fetus from rubella   cardiac anomalies; deafness; microcephaly, cataracts; heart disorder; IUGR; psychomotor retardation if mother has rubella in first 4 weeks of pregnancy  
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abuse of substances   use of illegal drugs, tobacco and ETOH during pregnancy can seriously affect fetal development and pregnancy outcome  
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signs of withdrawal in newborn   irritability, tachycardia, fetal hyperactivity,poor feeding reflexes, difficulty consoling, hyperactivity, high-pitched cry, continuous need for sucking, tremors, seizures, disrupted sleep-wake cycles, lack of response to cuddling, sensitivity to light  
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heart disease and 2nd stage of labor and postpartum   decreased peripheral resistance and pulmonary embolism are two major problems that can occur  
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