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how to alleviate N/v

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-eat crackers/toast before getting up
-SFM
-avoid greasy or spicy foods
-drink carbonated bevs

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how to alleviate urinary frequency

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void every 2 hrs during the day

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how to alleviate fatigue

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nap

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how to alleviate breast tenderness

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wear a supportive bra

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how to alleviate increased discharge

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-bath dialy
-wear cotton underwear
-avoid douching

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how to alleviate nasal stuffiness

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-cool air
-normal saline spray

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how to alleviate heart burn

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take combination non sodium antacid

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how to alleviate ankle edema

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-avoid prolonged sitting or standing
-keep feet & legs elevated
-hydrate
-socks above knees

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when are we concerned about ankle edema

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it is caused by decreased venous return and we are concerned if it is not relieved by rest or if it spreads to generalized edema

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how to alleviate varicose veins

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-regular exercise
-avoid prolonged sitting or standing

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how to alleviate flatulence

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-keep regular bowel habits
-avoid gas producing foods

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how to alleviate hemorrhoids

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-avoid constipation
-gentle self reduce them
-topical ointments
-warm soaks/sitz baths

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how to alleviate constipation

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-increase fluids & roughage
-daily exercise
-regular bowel habits

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how to alleviate backache

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-pelvic tilt exercise
-good posture
-avoid fatigue
-good body mechanics when lifting

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when are we concerned about backaches

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when it comes and goes regularity

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how to alleviate faintness

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-sit down and lower head between knees
-avoid standing in one place too long

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how to alleviate SOB

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-good posture when sitting
-prop up in bed

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how to alleviate difficulty sleeping

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-avoid caffeine
-maximize comfort in bed

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how to alleviate round ligament pain

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warmth to abdomen

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how to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome

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-avoid repetitive hand movements
-wear splints
-may disappear after delivery but if not then surgery

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when are we concerned of SOB

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when it the timing doesn’t make sense -> SOB after doing stairs is normal and not concerning, if the SOB doesn’t go away with rest tho after stairs or just at rest then it is concerning

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what do we do if a pregnant women is having difficulty breathing

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-apply pulse ox
-listen to lungs
-resp assessment

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how to alleviate leg cramps

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-massage
-warm soaks
-stretching exercises
-dorsiflex the foot

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when is fetal movement usually noted

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between 16-22 wks 20

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how to check fetal movement counts
take same time every day (suggest 1 hr after eating or when in a side lying position) and count the # of times baby moves within 1 hour+
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when to contact HCP in regards to concerns of fetal movement
if the baby has less than 10 movements in 2 hours
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a patient calls you saying she has low fetal movement, what is our initial response
ask the patient if they have eaten, laid down, and did you have an empty bladder **if the answer to all of these is yes then contact HCP**
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breast care
-supportive bra -cleanliness -no soap on nipples -breast shields for inverted nipples during last 3-4 wks of preg
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what type of clothing should be avoided during pregnancy
-restrictive clothing -no high heeled shoes
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how to avoid hyperthermia
**esp during first trimester** no hot tubes or staying in too warm of water
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do you have to stop working if you're pregnant
no but you may have to modify you role depending on your job and the demands **stop working if put on bedrest or if there are environmental hazards that can not be avoided**
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what are the travel restrictions during pregnancy
**usually none** -might need to stop or modify if there is a complication w/ the pregnancy -airlines can restrict you from flying to reduce risk of person going into labor on plane
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car safety during pregnancy
-if long trip stop every 2 hrs and walk for 10 mins -use shoulder and lab portion of the seatbelt **lap belt goes under abd.**
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rules of exercise & pregnancy
-do not pick up a new activity/sport **unless walking or healthful practices** -avoid overheating -ensure nutrient & hydration needs are met
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contraindications of exercise in pregnancy
-water broke/ROM -cervical insufficiency -vaginal bleeding -high BP -preterm labor -placenta previa after 26th wk
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what decreases sexual activity during 1st trimester
fatigue nausea vomiting
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what decreases sexual activity during 2nd trimester
vascular congestion **least amount of discomfort, highest sex drive**
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what decreases sexual activity during 3rdtrimester
fatigue SOB decreased mobility
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what needs to be avoided during pregnancy at dental check up
X rays
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goals for immunization
be up to date before pregnancy bc live vaccines cannot be given during pregnancy
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what vaccine is always given in the 3rd trimester
Tdap bc newborns cannot get it so vaccinated the mother provides protection to the baby after birth **also encourage flu vaccine**
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teratogenic substances
-meds **(no med is 100% safe) -tobacco -alcohol -caffeine -marijuana -cocaine
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when do medications pose the greatest to the fetus
1st trimester d/t organ development
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affects of tobacco during pregnancy
-low birth wt -preterm birth -prom -fetal demise -placenta previa -abruptio placenta **most mothers will go back to smoking so try best to get them to fully stop or reduce**
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affects of alcohol during pregnancy
-fetal alcohol syndrome -increased risk of miscarriage -IUFD (stillbirth) -lower birth wt
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fetal alcohol syndrome characteristics
-growth retardation -facial anomalies -mental retardation
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affects of caffeine during pregnancy
hypersensitivity in newborn phase **jittery baby w/ caffeine w/draw**
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what should you limit your caffeine to in pregnancy
200mg/d -cup of coffee = 100 -12oz soda or tea = 50
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affects of marijuana during pregnancy
little to no research but gateway drug
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affects of cocaine during pregnancy
-potential for maternal MI, cardiac arrhythmias, ruptured aorta, seizure, stroke -abruptio placenta, PROM, low birth wt, SIDS, CHD, limb defects
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how can you test for cocaine uses during pregnancy
after birth sample the cord urine screening can only detect for 24-48hrs after use
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what is women concerned advanced maternal age
35
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special concerns of expectant couples over age of 35
-do they have enough energy to care for the baby -ability to deal w/ needs of child as they age -social: only couple having first baby
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ways to help avoid adolescent pregnancy
provide education and resources **keep them busy & enroll in after school activities**
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physiologic risks w/ adolescent pregnancy
-preterm & LBW -pre eclampsia -iron def anemia -cephalopelvic disproportion -use of alc & drugs during -STIs
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role of L&D nurse during adolescent labor
-sustain a presence w/ them and create trust -education about choices -help people find their roles **make teen aware they have full medical attorney of power**
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risks associated w/ obesity in pregnancy
-spontaneous abortion -GDM -PreEclamp -labor induction -C section -fetal anomalies **child is at greater risk for becoming obese**
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how much fluid per day and of that how much water
8-10 8oz glasses of fluid (4-6 being water) **total 64-80 oz/d**
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what can an ultrasound show us
anomalies, neural tube deficits, skeletal malformations
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nuchal translucency testing
-can do starting at 11wks to test for trisomy disorders by ultrasound -measurements of 33mm+ are at risk -**detects** 70-80% of downs **does not dx**
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transvaginal ultrasound
clearer images d/t proximity and can be a great predictor of preterm birth since it can measure cervical length (short = preterm) and funneling (cone = preterm)
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ultrasound doppler blood flow studies
noninvasive US test which measures blood flow changes in maternal and fetal circulation during 2nd & 3rd tri **>95%ile for GA are abnormal**
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nonstress test
fetal monitor to assess contractions, fetal heartbeat, and uterine activity
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what does accelerations with movement or contractions show
adequate oxygenation and intact fetal CNS
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when do we conclude a nonstress test is reactive
when we have at least two accelerations in a 20 minute time period if the baby is 32 wks or greater **if <32 then acels need to be 10 beats above baseline for 10 secs vs the 15 & 15 for >32**
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what could cause a nonreactive non stress test
-baby in sleep cycle -affect of medication given
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unsatisfactory nonstress test
data cannot be interpreted or there was inadequate fetal activity
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what are the categories in a BPP
1) fetal breathing movements 2) gross body movements 3)fetal tone 4)amniotic fluid volume **either normal and get 2pts per category or abnormal and get 0pts** +non stress: if normal can get an additional 2 pts
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if a baby does not score an 8/8 on the BPP, what is the follow up care
perform a non stress test to determine if baby is having good fetal movement & has an intact CNS
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what does a contraction stress test evaluate
oxygenation and CO2 exchange of placenta -w/ contractions, intrauterine pressure increases and blood flow (+ O2) decreases to fetal **if placental insufficiency, a decrease in FHR will occur (late decels)**
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desires results of a contraction test
**negative** in a 10 minute period, we should see there is no drops in the heart rate of late decels meaning baby had good O2 reserve for that time of stress
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what does a positive contraction test mean
during the contractions in a 10 minute time, baby was having late decels
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amniocentesis
test amniotic fluid for fetal abnormalities and fetal lung maturity **L/S ratio of 2:1 = mature lungs**
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chorionic villus sampling considerations
it is done early but has risks for bleeding, ROM, infection, limb reduction & birth defect and the results won't be conclusive and they will take awhile to obtain

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