NURS 109 MATERNAL OB AND
PEDIATRICS (Sys dis dm) SYSTEM
DISORDER ACTIVE LEARNING
TEMPLATES LATEST
How long does the Puerperium last? - <<<ANSWER>>>-
Known as postpartum period.
-Six weeks following child birth
- Sometimes referred to as the fourth trimester of pregnancy.
How does nursing adapt for different cultures and OB nursing? -
<<<ANSWER>>>The nursing care provided must be adapted to
the circumstances of the mother and infant.
What are some nursing considerations fro specific groups of
patients? - <<<ANSWER>>>-Adolescents, Single women,
, Families at or below the poverty level, Families who have twins
(or more)
-Education, Support, Resources,Twins would be high stress,
getting a good system/ routine down to stay sane or or both
maybe in the NICU.
What are some cultural influences on postpartum care? -
<<<ANSWER>>>-The nurse must adapt care to fit: Health
beliefs, Values, and Practices.
-Use an interpreter where appropriate.
-Should not use a family member or in cultural/religious conflict
with the patient/family.
-Use a "Language Line" (Interpreter phone)
-Think of Dietary practices— Some cultures, if they believe
blood loss is hot they only replace with hot liquids/foods. And
nothing cold (ice water).
Why is it better to use interpreters and never family members? -
<<<ANSWER>>>-It is a legal purpose
-Aids in the woman being able to understand and provide
optimal care to her infant.
-Interpreter should not be a family member or from a group that
is in social or religious conflict.
PEDIATRICS (Sys dis dm) SYSTEM
DISORDER ACTIVE LEARNING
TEMPLATES LATEST
How long does the Puerperium last? - <<<ANSWER>>>-
Known as postpartum period.
-Six weeks following child birth
- Sometimes referred to as the fourth trimester of pregnancy.
How does nursing adapt for different cultures and OB nursing? -
<<<ANSWER>>>The nursing care provided must be adapted to
the circumstances of the mother and infant.
What are some nursing considerations fro specific groups of
patients? - <<<ANSWER>>>-Adolescents, Single women,
, Families at or below the poverty level, Families who have twins
(or more)
-Education, Support, Resources,Twins would be high stress,
getting a good system/ routine down to stay sane or or both
maybe in the NICU.
What are some cultural influences on postpartum care? -
<<<ANSWER>>>-The nurse must adapt care to fit: Health
beliefs, Values, and Practices.
-Use an interpreter where appropriate.
-Should not use a family member or in cultural/religious conflict
with the patient/family.
-Use a "Language Line" (Interpreter phone)
-Think of Dietary practices— Some cultures, if they believe
blood loss is hot they only replace with hot liquids/foods. And
nothing cold (ice water).
Why is it better to use interpreters and never family members? -
<<<ANSWER>>>-It is a legal purpose
-Aids in the woman being able to understand and provide
optimal care to her infant.
-Interpreter should not be a family member or from a group that
is in social or religious conflict.
