CH 20 Flashcards
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What are some conditions that cause at risk pregnancies?
diabetes
cardiac & respiratory disorders
anemia
autoimmune disorders
specific infections
Type 1 DM (pregestational)
insulin deficiency; appears prior to age 30 (juvenile diabetes)
Type 2 DM (pregestational)
insulin deficiency OR resistance; diagnosed after age 30
Gestational diabetes
glucose intolerance DURING pregnancy
Other hyperglycemia causes:
by disease process (cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis) or medication (glucocorticoid - steroids)
Steroids for the premature baby can cause hyperglycemia in the mother
DM effects on MOTHER
hydramnios
gestational hypertension
hypoglycemia
preterm labor
DM effects on FETUS
macrosomia
hypoglycemia
birth trauma
DM pathophysiology:
- fetal demands - baby pancreas takes over -too much sugar- kicking out sugar to control moms hyperglycemia. We dont want the baby to work that hard.
- role of placental hormones
- changes in insulin resistance
- effects on mom
- effects on fetus
DM Therapeutic Management
- preconception counseling: want mom to start out as healthy as possible.
- blood glucose level control (HbA1c < 7%) - if mom is known diabetic/ previous gest. diabetes then we want her HbA1c below 7.
- glycemic control
- nutritional management: want pt to see doc, NP, dietician
- hypoglycemia agents
- close maternal & fetal surveillance
- management during L&D: need to do blood sugar checks EVERY HOUR
- early induction 38-39 wks
What IVs can we hang for a mom with DM?
LR
NS
D5
DM Screenings
-at first prenatal visit (fasting glucose)
-additional screening at 24-28 weeks for women considered at risk (fasting glucose + GTT if elevated)
fasting blood glucose level: less than 95mg
1 hr: less than 140mg
2 hr: less than 120mg
3 hr: less than 95mg
if above any of those #s then may be diagnosed w/ gest diabetes
GTT (DM)
glucose tolerance testing
Maternal surveillance (DM)
check for:
-urine for protein
-ketones
-nitrates
-leukocyte esterase
-evaluation of renal function every trimester
-eye exam in 1st trimester
-HbA1c q4-6 wks
Fetal surveillance (DM)
check:
-ultrasound
-alpha-fetoprotein levels
-biophysical profile
-nonstress testing (towards the end)
-amniocentesis (if out of control)
DM Assessment for MOM - at risk for _____
-at risk for UTIs which can turn into pyelonephritis = go into early labor
Meds for DM Management
-insulin preferred
-glyburide
-metformin
**do not cross the placenta barrier
DM Mangement
-glucose control - meds
-nutritional therapy
-measures during labor & birth, postpartum
-prevention of complications
-client education + counseling
Congenital Heart Conditions Affecting Pregnancy
TOF - tetralogy of fallot
ASD - atrial septal defect
VSD - ventricular septal defect
PDA - patent ductus arteriosus
Acquired Heart Conditions Affecting Pregnancy
mitral valve prolapse
mitral valve stenosis
aortic stenosis
cardiomyopathy
MI
C&A Heart Disease: what to look for/what to do
-hemodynamic changes overstressing woman’s cardiovascular system.
-heart is working hard during pregnancy and some women end up in the ICU bc of the heart.
-do risk assessment, prenatal counseling, increased frequency of prenatal visits
-CHECK FOR: vital signs, heart sounds, weight (keep it under control), fetal activity, lifestyle
-s/s of cardiac decompensation
C&A Heart Disease: Nursing Management
- stabilization of hemodynamic status - may need to be at the hospital the whole time
- risk reduction measures: education/counseling/support - decrease stress & eat right
- cardiac meds if prescribed
- energy conservation; nutrition - may not be able to work or do their normal routine
- fetal activity monitoring
- s/s of cardiac decompensation - labor can put them into decompensation
- monitor during labor
Asthma Meds
budesonide
albuterol
salmeterol
Asthma
check: asthma triggers; lung auscultation
manage: do client education, oxygen saturation monitoring during labor
If mom is Status Asthmaticas then baby is…
baby has low amniotic fluid bc uterus is not getting oxygen so then baby is not getting enough oxygen - kidney not getting blood = not producing urine = baby not getting enough amniotic fluid