of 85
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
1/85
Maternal & Child Nursing CareSecond Edition
Marcia L. London Patricia W. Ladewig Jane W. Ball Ruth C. Bindler
Lecture Notes
Chapter 15Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational OnsetMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
2/85
Causes of Bleeding During the First and Second Trimester Abortion: Expulsion of the fetus before 20 weeks gestation
Expulsion of fetus less than 500g Spontaneous: Occur naturally Induced: Caused by medical or surgical means
Medical therapy: Bed rest and abstinence from sex
Persistent bleeding: Hospitalization IV therapy or blood transfusions Dilatationand curettage (D&C) or suction evacuation 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
3/85
Miscarriage Related to chromosomal abnormalities Classification
Threatened abortion Imminent abortion Complete abortion Incomplete abortion Missed abortion Recurrent abortion Septic abortion
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
4/85
AFIGURE 151 Types of spontaneous abortion. A, Threatened. The cervix is not dilated, and the placenta is still attached to the uterine wall, but some bleeding occurs. B, Imminent. The placenta has separated from the uterine wall, the cervix has dilated, and the amount of bleeding has increased. C, Incomplete. The embryoor fetus has passed out of the uterus, but the placenta remains.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 by
Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
5/85
BFIGURE 151 (continued) Types of spontaneous abortion. A, Threatened. The cervix is not dilated, and the placenta is still attached to the uterine wall, but somebleeding occurs. B, Imminent. The placenta has separated from the uterine wall,the cervix has dilated, and the amount of bleeding has increased. C, Incomplete.The embryo or fetus has passed out of the uterus, but the placenta remains.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 by
Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
6/85
CFIGURE 151 (continued) Types of spontaneous abortion. A, Threatened. The cervix is not dilated, and the placenta is still attached to the uterine wall, but somebleeding occurs. B, Imminent. The placenta has separated from the uterine wall,the cervix has dilated, and the amount of bleeding has increased. C, Incomplete.The embryo or fetus has passed out of the uterus, but the placenta remains.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 by
Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
7/85
Spontaneous Abortion: Treatment Bed rest Abstinence from coitus D&C or suction evacuation Rh immune globulin
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
8/85
Spontaneous Abortion: Nursing Care Assess the amount and appearance of any vaginal bleeding Monitor the womans vitalsigns and degree of discomfort Assess need for Rh immune globulin Assess fetalheart rate Assess the responses and coping of the woman and her familyMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
9/85
Ectopic Pregnancy: Risk Factors Tubal damage Previous pelvic or tubal surgery Endometriosis Previous ectopic pregnancy Presence of an IUD High levels of progesterone
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Je
rsey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
10/85
Ectopic Pregnancy: Risk Factors (contd) Congenital anomalies of the tube Use of ovulation-inducing drugs Primary infertility Smoking Advanced maternal age
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Je
rsey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
11/85
Causes of Bleeding During First Half of Pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy
Implantation of fertilized ovum in site other than uterus Mortality rates declin
ed almost 90% Initially symptoms of pregnancy Positive hCG present in blood andurine Chorionic villi grow into tube wall or implantation site Rupture and bleeding into the abdominal cavity occurs 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
12/85
Causes of Bleeding During First Half of Pregnancy (contd) Ectopic pregnancy
Result is sharp unilateral pain and syncope Referred shoulder pain Lower abdominal pain Vaginal bleeding
Medical therapy: Intramuscular methotrexate if future pregnancy desired Surgicaltherapy: Salpingostomy or salpingectomyMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
13/85
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ILLUSTRATED: ECTOPIC PREGNANCY Various implantation sites in ectopic pregnancy. The most common site is within the fallopian tube, hence the name tubal pregnancy.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
14/85
Ectopic Pregnancy: Nursing Care Assess the appearance and amount of vaginal bleeding Monitor vital signs Assessthe womans emotional status and coping abilities Evaluate the couples informational needs Provide post-operative careMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
15/85
Gestational trophoblastic disease Gestational trophoblastic disease
Pathologic proliferation of trophoblastic cells Includes:
hydatidiform mole Invasive mole (chorioadenoma destruens) Choriocarcinoma, a form of cancer
Initially, clinical picture similar to pregnancy Classic signs: Uterine enlargement greater than gestational age, vaginal bleeding 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
16/85
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Symptoms Vaginal bleeding Anemia Passing of hydropic vesicles Uterine enlargement greaterthan expected for gestational age Absence of fetal heart sounds Elevated hCGMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
17/85
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Symptoms Low levels of MSAFP Hyperemesis gravidarum Preeclampsia
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
18/85
Causes of Bleeding During First Half of Pregnancy (contd) Therapy: Suction evacuation of the mole
Uterine curettage for removal of placental fragments Hysterectomy for excessivebleeding
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
19/85
FIGURE 152 Hydatidiform mole. A common sign is vaginal bleeding, often brownish (the characteristic prune juice appearance) but sometimes bright red. In this figure, some of the hydropic vessels are being passed. This occurrence is diagnosticfor hydatidiform mole.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
20/85
Incompetent Cervix Associated with repeated second trimester abortions Possible causes
Cervical trauma Infection Congenital cervical or uterine anomalies Increased uterine volume (as with a multiple gestation)
Diagnosis: Positive history of repeated second trimester abortionsMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
21/85
Treatment: Surgical Procedures Shirodkar procedure (cerclage) Modification of it by McDonald Reinforces the weakened cervix Purse-string suture is placed in cervix Done in first trimester orearly in second trimester Cesarean birth may be planned Suture may be cut at term and vaginal birth permittedMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 074
58
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
22/85
FIGURE 153 A cerclage or purse-string suture is inserted in the cervix to preventpreterm cervical dilatation and pregnancy loss. After placement the string is tightened and secured anteriorly.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
23/85
Nursing Interventions Monitor women for premature labor Monitor for premature rupture of membranes Teach client
Signs of premature labor Signs of premature rupture of membranes
Tell client to contact healthcare provider if membranes rupture or labor beginsMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
24/85
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Exact cause of hyperemesis is unclear Increased levels of hCG may play a role Severe cases: Causes dehydration
Fluid-electrolyte imbalance Alkalosis Metabolic acidosis Decreased urinary output
2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
25/85
Aim of Treatment Control vomiting: Antiemetics Correct fluid and electrolyte imbalance potassiumchloride Correct dehydration: Intravenous (IV) fluids Improve nutritional statatus
Vitamin supplements Total parenteral nutrition
2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
26/85
Nursing Care Supportive Directed at maintaining a relaxed environment Maintaining oral hygiene Monitoring weight Monitoring for signs of complications Once oral feedings resume, food needs to be attractively servedMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
27/85
Premature Rupture of Membranes Spontaneous rupture of membranes before labor Preterm PROM (PPROM): Rupture of membranes before term Maternal risk of infection increases Risk of abruptio placentae Fetal-newborn: Risk of respiratory distress syndrome Fetal sepsis, malpresentation and prolapse of umbilical cord Increased perinatal morbidity and mortalityMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 by
Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
28/85
Premature Rupture of Membranes (contd) Prevention of infection
Use sterile speculum to detect amniotic fluid Limit digital vaginal examinations
If maternal signs of infection evident, antibiotic therapy started immediately U
pon admission to nursery: Infant assessed for sepsis, placed on antibioticMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
29/85
Premature Rupture of Membranes (contd) Absence of infection and gestation age less than 37
Hospitalization and bed rest Complete blood cell count (CBC) C-reactive proteinand urinalysis Continuous or intermittent fetal monitoring Regular nonstress tests (NSTs) or biophysical profiles Maternal vital signs assessed every 4 hours Re
gular laboratory evaluations 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
30/85
Premature Rupture of Membranes (contd) Absence of infection /gestation age less than 37weeks
Fetal lung maturity studies Maternal corticosteroid administration Bed rest withbathroom privileges Monitor temperature and pulse every 4 hours Keep fetal movement chart and have weekly NST Call healthcare provider for signs of complicatio
ns 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
If sent home: Discharge instructions
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
31/85
Preterm Labor Labor that occurs between 20 and 37 weeks gestation Documented uterine contractions (4 in 20 minutes or 8 in 1 hour) Documented cervical change Cervical dilatation of greater than 1 cm Cervical effacement of 80% or more Chart page 347Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007 byPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
32/85
TABLE 151Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
Risk Factors for Spontaneous Preterm Labor. 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
33/85
TABLE 152
Self-Care Measures to Prevent Preterm Labor. 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
34/85
Preterm Labor (contd) Management
Assessment of cervicovaginal fibronectin Assessment of cervical length via ultrasound Obtaining history of previous preterm birth Assess for the presence of infections Educating clients about preterm labor Assessing for early signs and symp
toms Maternal laboratory studies 2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
35/85
Preterm Labor (contd) Management
IV infusion: Promotes maternal hydration Tocolysis: Medications used to stop labor -adrenergic agonists and magnesium sulfate Prostaglandin synthetase inhi
itors Calcium channel
lockers
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Tocolytics
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
36/85
Preterm La
or (contd) Nursing management
Identify woman at risk Assess the progress of la
or Administration of medications Teach how to recognize onset of la
or Provide information a
out community resources
Assess impact of la
or on mother and fetus
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
37/85
Signs and Symptoms of Preterm La
or Uterine contractions occurring every 10 minutes or less Mild menstrual-like cramps felt low in the ad
omen Constant or intermittent feeling of pelvic pressure Rupture of mem
ranes Low, dull
ackache, which may
e constant or intermittentMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
38/85
Signs and Symptoms of Preterm La
or (contd) A change in vaginal discharge A
dominal cramping with or without diarrhea
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
39/85
Classification and Pathophysiology Classification
Gestational (or transient) hypertension Preeclampsia-eclampsia Chronic hypertension Chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia or eclampsia
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
40/85
Preeclampsia-eclampsia Definition
Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher on two occasions at least 6 hours apart accom
panied
y proteinuria Signs of impending eclampsia include:
Scotomata,
lurred vision, epigastric pain, vomiting, persistent or severe headache, neurologic hyperactivity, pulmonary edema, or cyanosis 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
41/85
Characteristics of Preeclampsia Maternal vasospasm Decreased perfusion to virtually all organs Decrease in plasma volume Activation of the coagulation cascade Alterations in glomerular capillary endothelium EdemaMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
42/85
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ILLUSTRATED: PRECLAMPSIA A, In a normal pregnancy, the passive quality of the spiral arteries permits increased
lood flow to the placenta. B, In preclampsia vasoconstriction of the myometrial se
ment of the spiral arteriesoccurs.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
43/85
Maternal Risks Hyperreflexia and headache Seizures, renal failure and a
ruptio placentae Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Ruptured liver and pulmonary em
olism HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelet count)Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
44/85
Fetal-Neonatal Risks Small for gestational age (SGA) Premature Hypermagnesemia (Magnesium sulfate administration to mother) Increased mor
idity and mortality
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Je
rsey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
45/85
Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis Mild preeclampsia
BP 140/90 mm Hg or higher 1+ proteinuria may occur Liver enzymes may
e elevatedminimally Edema may
e present BP 160/110 mm Hg or higher measurements, 6 hoursapart
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Severe preeclampsia
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
46/85
Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis Severe preeclampsia
Proteinuria 5 g in a 24-hour urine collection Dipstick urine protein 31 to 41 on2 random samples Samples must
e o
tained at least 4 hours apart Visual or cere
ral distur
ances Grand mal convulsion May occur antepartum, intrapartum, or pos
tpartum
Eclampsia
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
47/85
Management Home care of mild preeclampsia
Client monitors her
lood pressure Measures weight and tests urine protein dailyRemote NSTs performed daily or
i-weekly Advised to report signs of worsening preeclampsia Bed rest and moderate to high protein diet Fetal evaluation
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Hospital care of mild preeclampsia
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
48/85
Management (contd) Severe preeclampsia
Bed rest Diet: High-protein, moderate-sodium Anticonvulsants: Magnesium sulfateFluid and electrolyte replacement Corticosteroids and antihypertensive drugs
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
49/85
Management (contd) Eclampsia
Anticonvulsants: Bolus of magnesium sulfate Sedation and other anticonvulsants:Dilantin Diuretics to treat pulmonary edema Furosemide (Lasix) Digitalis: For circulatory failure Strict monitoring of intake and output
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
50/85
Management (contd) Nursing care
Monitor vital signs and auscultate lungs Evaluate fetal heart rate patterns Moni
tor urinary output and urine protein hourly Check specific gravity of the urinehourly Weigh the woman daily at the same time Assess deep tendon reflexes and clonus 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
51/85
TABLE 153Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
Deep Tendon Reflex Rating Scale 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
52/85
FIGURE 154 To elicit clonus, with the knee flexed and the leg supported, sharplydorsiflex the foot, hold it momentarily, and then release it. Normally the footreturns to its usual position of plantar flexion. Clonus is present if the foot jerks or taps against the examiners hand. If so, the num
er of taps or
eats of clonus is recorded.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 074
58
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
53/85
HELLP Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
54/85
Chronic Hypertensive Disease Chronic hypertension exists when the
lood pressure is 140/90mm Hg or higher
efore pregnancy or
efore the 20th week of gestation, or when hypertension persists 42 days following child
irth. Gestational hypertenison- occurs midpregnancy without proteinuria
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
55/85
DIC Definition Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a systemic process producing
oth throm
osis an hemorrhage. It involves
Exposure of
lood to procoagulants Formation of fi
rin in the circulation Fi
rinolysis Depletion of clotting factors End-organ damage
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
56/85
Rh Alloimmunization: Causes Rh-negative woman carries an Rh-positive fetus Fetal red
lood cells cross intomaternal circulation Response: Production of Rh anti
odies Transfer of RBCs usually occurs at
irth The first child is not affected Su
sequent pregnancy
Rh anti
odies enter the fetal circulation Result: Hemolysis of fetal red
lood c
ells and fetal anemia 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
57/85
AFIGURE 155 Rh alloimmunization sequence. A, Rh-positive father and Rh-negative mother. B, Pregnancy with Rh-positive fetus. Some Rh-positive
lood enters the mothers
loodstream. C, As the placenta separates, the mother is further exposed tothe Rh-positive
lood. D, Anti-Rh-positive anti
odies (triangles) are formed. E,In su
sequent pregnancies with an Rh-positive fetus, Rh-positive red
lood cells are attacked
y the anti-Rh-positive maternal anti
odies, causing hemolysis of
the red
lood cells in the fetus.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
58/85
BFIGURE 155 (continued) Rh alloimmunization sequence. A, Rh-positive father and Rhnegative mother. B, Pregnancy with Rh-positive fetus. Some Rh-positive
lood enters the mothers
loodstream. C, As the placenta separates, the mother is furtherexposed to the Rhpositive
lood. D, Anti-Rh-positive anti
odies (triangles) areformed. E, In su
sequent pregnancies with an Rh-positive fetus, Rh-positive red
lood cells are attacked
y the anti-Rhpositive maternal anti
odies, causing hem
olysis of the red
lood cells in the fetus.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
59/85
CFIGURE 155 (continued) Rh alloimmunization sequence. A, Rh-positive father and Rhnegative mother. B, Pregnancy with Rh-positive fetus. Some Rh-positive
lood enters the mothers
loodstream. C, As the placenta separates, the mother is furtherexposed to the Rhpositive
lood. D, Anti-Rh-positive anti
odies (triangles) areformed. E, In su
sequent pregnancies with an Rh-positive fetus, Rh-positive red
lood cells are attacked
y the anti-Rhpositive maternal anti
odies, causing hem
olysis of the red
lood cells in the fetus.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
60/85
DFIGURE 155 (continued) Rh alloimmunization sequence. A, Rh-positive father and Rhnegative mother. B, Pregnancy with Rh-positive fetus. Some Rh-positive
lood enters the mothers
loodstream. C, As the placenta separates, the mother is furtherexposed to the Rhpositive
lood. D, Anti-Rh-positive anti
odies (triangles) areformed. E, In su
sequent pregnancies with an Rh-positive fetus, Rh-positive red
lood cells are attacked
y the anti-Rhpositive maternal anti
odies, causing hem
olysis of the red
lood cells in the fetus.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
61/85
EFIGURE 155 (continued) Rh alloimmunization sequence. A, Rh-positive father and Rhnegative mother. B, Pregnancy with Rh-positive fetus. Some Rh-positive
lood enters the mothers
loodstream. C, As the placenta separates, the mother is furtherexposed to the Rhpositive
lood. D, Anti-Rh-positive anti
odies (triangles) areformed. E, In su
sequent pregnancies with an Rh-positive fetus, Rh-positive red
lood cells are attacked
y the anti-Rhpositive maternal anti
odies, causing hem
olysis of the red
lood cells in the fetus.Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
62/85
Rh Alloimmunization: Fetal and Neonatal Risks Anemia Hemolytic syndrome Erythro
lastosis fetalis
Marked fetal edema, called hydrops fetalis Congestive heart failure Marked jaundice
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
63/85
Rh Alloimmunization: Prevention Screen for Rh incompati
ility and sensitization
Take a history Identify Rh-negative woman Anti
ody screen (indirect Coom
s test)Identifies if woman is sensitized Give injection of 300 mcg Rh immune glo
ulin
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
64/85
Rh Alloimmunization: Prevention (contd) Give Rh immune glo
ulin in the following cases
Pregnant Rh-women who have no anti
ody titer At 28 weeks gestational age Mother whose
a
ys father is Rh positive or unknown After each a
ortion and within 72 hours postpartum Amniocentesis and placenta previa Invasive procedures that may cau
se
leeding
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
65/85
TABLE 154Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
Rh Alloimmunization 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
66/85
ABO Incompati
ility Cause: Mother has type O
lood and infant has A, B, or AB
Anti-A and anti-B anti
odies occur naturally During pregnancy maternal anti
odie
s cross placenta Cause hemolysis of the fetal red
lood cells Unlike Rh incompati
ility, first infant is often involved, no evidence of repeated sensitization,no antepartal treatment 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
67/85
ABO Incompati
ility (contd) Creates hyper
iliru
inemia in the infant Hyper
iliru
inemia is treated with phototherapy Assess for potential for ABO incompati
ility - type O mother and type Aor B father Following
irth
New
orn assessed carefully Asses for development of hyper
iliru
inemia
Unlike Rh incompati
ility, it cannot
e preventedMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
68/85
Effects of Surgical Procedures First trimester surgery: Increase incidence of a
ortion Increased incidence of fetal mortality Low-
irth-weight (less than 2500 g) infants Increased incidence of preterm la
or Increased incidence of intrauterine growth restriction Ina
ilityto perform some diagnostic procedures (x-ray) - may hinder diagnosis of diseaseduring pregnancyMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
y
Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
69/85
Special Considerations Surgery during early second trimester decreases risk of complication During surgery, wedge placed under mothers hip prevents uterine compression of major
lood vessels Insertion of nasogastric tu
e to decrease vomiting An indwelling catheter
Prevents
ladder distension Facilitates monitoring of output
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
70/85
Special Considerations (contd) Fetal heart rate must
e monitored electronically during and after surgery Postoperatively
Encourage to turn,
reathe deeply, and cough Encourage use of ventilation therapy Early am
ulation to prevent complications
Discharge teaching is very importantMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
71/85
Impact of Trauma During Pregnancy Types of trauma
Blunt trauma Penetrating injuries Gunshot wounds Falls Direct assaults Maternalshock Premature la
or or spontaneous a
ortion 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Je
rsey 07458
Causes: Motor vehicle accident - most common
Impact
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
72/85
Impact of Trauma During Pregnancy (contd) Maternal mortality: From head trauma or hemorrhage
Uterine rupture is rare Placental a
ruption High rate of fetal mortality Premature
irth
Traumatic separation of the placenta
Early rupture of mem
ranesMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
73/85
Treatment Major injuries
Life-saving measures for woman Esta
lishing an airway Control external
leeding
Administer IV fluid to alleviate shock Kept on her left side to prevent furtherhypotension Oxygen is administered at 100% Exploratory surgery may
e necessary 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
74/85
Treatment (contd) Fetus near term and uterus damaged: Cesarean section Fetus immature
Uterus can
e repaired Pregnancy continue to term
Evaluation of fetal heart rate and movement Minor injuries
Fetal monitoring for minimum of 4 hours Signs of o
stetric complications such asuterine
leeding Monitoring for 24 hours is recommended 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
75/85
Physical A
use During Pregnancy Incidence: 4% to 8% May result in loss of pregnancy Preterm la
or, low-
irth-weight infants, and fetal death A
used women have higher rates of complications
Anemia, infection, and low weight gain First- and second-trimester
leeding 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Je
rsey 07458
Be alert for non-specific signsMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
76/85
Physical A
use During Pregnancy (contd) Management: Early detection Ask a
out a
use at several prenatal visits Client may only disclose a
use after knowing her caregivers Assess old scars on parts ofthe
ody Be alert for signs of
ruising: Target areas of violence during pregnancy
Clients
reasts A
domen or genitalia 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
77/85
Treatment Create an accepting, nonjudgmental environment Allow client to express her concerns She needs to
e aware of community resources
Emergency shelters Police, legal, and social services Counseling
Client has to make decision to seek assistanceMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
78/85
Prenatal Infections Toxoplasmosis: Protozoan toxoplasma gondii Transmission
Eating raw or undercooked meat Contact with the feces of infected cats
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
79/85
Prenatal Infections (contd) Fetal-neonatal risks
Fetal infection Severe fetal disease or death
Severe neonatal disorders Treatment
Sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine Given after the first trimester
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
80/85
Prenatal Infections (contd) Ru
ella: Virus Transmission: Across placenta to fetus
Fetal neonatal infection Infant should
e isolated Ru
ella syndrome Vaccinationof all children Vaccination of women of reproductive age 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Je
rsey 07458
Treatment: Prevention
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
81/85
Prenatal Infections (contd) Cytomegalovirus: Virus Transmission
Across placenta to fetus Cervical route during
irth
Fetal infection Fetal death Neonatal disorders Treatment: Currently none exist
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
82/85
Prenatal Infections (contd) Herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 or HSV-2 Transmission: Ascending infection during
irth
After mem
ranes rupture Transplacental: Rare
Neonatal infection Treatment: Antiviral therapy (acyclovir) Active herpes lesion: Cesarean section No evidence of genital infection exists, vaginal
irth is preferredMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
83/85
Prenatal Infections (contd) Group B streptococcal infection (GBS) -
acterial infection Transmission: Vertical from mother during
irth
From colonized nursing personnel From colonized infants
Neonatal infection treated with anti
iotics Prevention
Early identification Anti
iotic prophylaxis 2007
y Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
Maternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
84/85
Prenatal Infections (contd) Other Infections
Urinary tract infections Vaginal infections Sexually transmitted infections
Maternal infections may cause spontaneous a
ortions. Some evidence links infecti
on and prematurity Risk of maternal and fetal mor
idity and mortality Early diagnosis and treatment is necessaryMaternal & Child Nursing Care, 2/e By London / Ladewig / Ball / Bindler 2007
yPearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
8/3/2019 21378090 Maternal Child Nursing Care
85/85