Physical Discomforts of Pregnancy and its Management

Question 1

N&V CAUSE MANAGEMENT

Answer 1

Hcg

-offer dry crackers or toast
-no oily, greasy food
-drink fluids between meals

Question 1

FIRST TRIMESTER

Answer 1

N&V
Urinary frequency
Breast tenderness
Leukorrhea
Ptyalism
SOB

Question 2

Urinary frequency CAUSE MANAGEMENT

Answer 2

Pressure of fundus

Empty bladder as needed

Question 3

Breast tenderness CAUSE MANAGEMENT

Answer 3

↑ E and P Wear a well-fitting bra

Question 4

LeukorrheaCAUSE MANAGEMENT

Answer 4

↑ mucus production

Keep it dry
Refer if infection is suspected

Question 5

PtyalismMANAGEMENT

Answer 5

Offer hard candy

Question 6

SOB (shortness of breath) MANAGEMENT

Answer 6

Rise slowly; assume Semi-Fowler’s
position

Question 7

SECOND TRIMESTER

Answer 7

Pyrosis
Ankle Edema
Varicosities
Hemorrhoids/
Backache
Leg cramps

Question 8

Pyrosis CAUSE MANAGEMENT

Answer 8

D/t esophageal reflux

-assume SF position
-refrain from lying down after meals
-offer sips of warm water
-AVOID ANTACIDS

Question 9

Ankle Edema CAUSE MANAGEMENT

Answer 9

D/t venous stasis

Elevate legs
Left side lying position

Question 10

Varicosities CAUSE MANAGEMENT

Answer 10

Weakening of faulty valves

Elevate feet
Use support hose

Question 10

Hemorrhoids/ CAUSE MANAGEMENt

Answer 10

D/t constipation

Eat high fiber diet ↑ OFI Stool	Softeners	as	prescribed (Colace)

Question 12

Backache CAUSE MANAGEMENt

Answer 12

Lumbosacral pressure

Pelvic tilting

Question 13

Leg crampsCAUSE MANAGEMENt

Answer 13

Losing Calcium

Tailor sitting; dorsiflexion of foot