Maternal Child Nursing Care
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Diabetes mellitus
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors associated with
pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension
A maternal medical risk factor associated with pregnancy, but not the most frequently
reported.
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)
Not among the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors in pregnancy.
Anemia
A concern in pregnancy, but not one of the most frequently reported maternal
medical risk factors.
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Hypertension associated with pregnancy
One of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors.
SBAR technique
A communication framework that stands for Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation.
Evidence-based approach
The evolved role of the professional nurse caring for childbearing families emphasizes
this practice.
Prenatal care appointments
The most important action to prevent or control risk factors associated with infant
mortality.
Health literacy
Nurses contribute by using simple, common words and evaluating patient
understanding.
Initial assessment
The process of obtaining health information during a prenatal intake interview.
Nutrition assessment
An important modifiable risk factor, but not the most critical action in the context of
infant mortality.
Social worker referral
May be needed during pregnancy but is not the most important action for the nurse to
take initially.
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Obstetrician vs. midwife
The nurse should not advise the patient on the type of care provider to see.
Maternity jargon
Should be avoided to ensure patient understanding during discussions.
Communication with clinicians
Essential for optimal outcomes in contemporary maternity nursing care.
Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity
A category in the nursing process that emphasizes the importance of patient
assessment.
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
A category in the nursing process focused on providing safe care.
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
A category in the nursing process that includes promoting health and preventing
illness.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
A level of cognitive understanding required for certain nursing assessments.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
A level of cognitive understanding necessary for interpreting patient needs.
Cognitive Level: Application
Not explicitly mentioned, but implied in the context of using knowledge in practice.
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