Chapter 14: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
When is an exact due date able to be determined?
A
IVF pregnancies
2
Q
Why is the estimated date of birth (EDB) important?
A
vital to promoting healthy outcomes for woman and fetus
3
Q
How is EDB determined?
A
ultrasound measurement of embryo/fetus during first trimester
4
Q
What is Naegele’s rule to calculating EDB?
A
- based on last menstrual cycle
- assumes woman has 28-day cycle and fertilization occurs on 14th day
- determine first day of last menstrual period
- subtract 3 calendar months
- add 7 days
5
Q
What is the goal of prenatal care?
A
promote health and well-being of pregnant woman, her fetus/newborn, and the family
6
Q
What are the 2 models of prenatal care?
A
- traditional model – individualized doctor’s appointments
- group care – education groups for pre- and post-natal
7
Q
What is an important factor of prenatal vitamins?
A
folic acid – supports development of neural tube
8
Q
Why is laying supine a hazard for pregnant women?
A
- risk for renal complications
- supine hypotension – result of uterine compression on inferior vena cava, resulting in decreased venous return and hypotension
- place something underneath one side of her back to displace the pressure
