Категории: Все - pain - edema - pregnancy - medication

по Jennifer Ashley O 9 лет назад

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Winter 2015 Pathophys Concept Map

A 33-year-old pregnant woman is experiencing gestational hypertension and is being treated with Labetalol. Her blood pressure is monitored regularly, and she is advised to control her diet by reducing salt intake.

Winter 2015 Pathophys Concept Map

33 Year Old Female Term Pregnancy

New Born Baby Stressor

Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Cortex

Zona Glomerulosa

Increased Aldosterone

Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Pathoway

Pain at Caesarean Section Site

No signs of Infection or Inflammation/ Incision site is dry and healing well
Pain Scale Rating of 5/10
Pain during re-positioning in bed/ from sitting to standing
Morphine 5-10 mg Q4H/PRN PO
Acetaminophen 975 mg Q6H/PRN PO
Naproxen 500 mg Q12H/PRN PO

Constipation (Last BM was before Delivery)

Patient Teaching: Ambulation

Docusate Sodium 100 mg BID/PRN PO

Flatus Present

Active Bowel Sounds in all 4 Quadrants

Increased Cardio Output

Mobilization of extra-cellular fluid into vascular compartment
Decreased pressure from the uterus
Increased flow of blood back into the heart
Uteroplacental unit returns to the central circulation

Increased Blood Pressure

Decreased Peripheral Vascular Resistance
Vasoconstriction
Fatigue
Patient Teaching: Encouragement on rest and relaxation

Decreased Blood Values

Erythrocyte Count 3.74x10^12/L
Platelet Count 138 x10^9/L
Hematocrit 0.317
Increased Plasma

Excess Fluid

Concentration of blood cells diluted

Hb 108 mmol/L

Gestational Hypertension

Measure BP every 4 hours
Diet Control (Decrease Salt Intake)
Negative Proteinuria
Mild Edema at feet
Feet cool to touch
Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
Elevated feet by the addition of pillows and elevating the foot of the bed
HR 65 bpm
BP 141/91 mmHg
Labetolol 200 mg BID PO

Reassess BP prior to medication administration