NUR2513 Maternal Concept Review.

Management of dysmenorrhea o Ibuprofen- first line o Naproxen o Begin 1-2 days before expected onset of meses and contradicted throughout duration of cycle o Block prostaglandins that cause dysmenorrhea o Other options for management include contraceptive methods intended to regulate hormones to block menstruation ○ In vitro fertilization- understand sperm and egg donation, storage ○ Breast self-exam- what is normal and what is abnormal and should be reported? o Breast examination is part of every annual gynecological examination and is done more frequently for women who have a high risk for breast cancer. It is recommended at yearly intervals for all women older than 20 years. o All women after age 20 should perform BSE @ the same time each month o The best time for BSE is 1 week after the beginning of the menstrual period. o The woman who does regular BSE knows what is usual for her own breasts- she learns what is normal for her  ABNORMAL: changes in tissue such as new lumps, thickening, consistency of the skin, and any nipple discharge in a woman who is not pregnant or lactating Module 2- Pregnancy ○ Fetal Heart Rate o Normal range 110 – 160 o Located according to gestational age o Higher in the abdomen if breech