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Maternity Nursing - Revised Reprint - E-Book

Maternity Nursing - Revised Reprint - E-Book

Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk | Shannon E. Perry | Mary Catherine Cashion

(2014)

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Abstract

Designed to meet the needs of today’s students, Lowdermilk’s Maternity Nursing, 8th Edition — Revised Reprint addresses the fundamentals of maternity nursing with a concise, focused presentation of the care of women during the childbearing years. Integrating considerations for family, culture, and health promotion into the continuum of care, it also addresses community-based care to emphasize that nursing care takes place in many settings. Maternity Nursing focuses on childbearing issues and concerns, including care of the newborn, as well as wellness promotion and management of common women’s health problems.

  • Critical thinking exercises present case studies of real-life situations and corresponding critical thinking questions to help you develop your analytical skills.
  • NEW! A helpful appendix identifies text content that reflects the QSEN competencies — patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics — to assist you in developing competencies to provide safe and effective nursing care.
  • NEW! Focus on the family recognizes the nurse’s need to integrate the family in the care of the mother and newborn and the importance of the role of the mother to the wellbeing of the family.
  • NEW! Content updates throughout, including information on the late preterm infant and associated concerns such as feeding; guidelines on prioritization and delegation where relevant; and centering pregnancy, a new model of health care that brings women together in groups for their care.
  • NEW! Evidence-based practice content focuses your attention on how to use current research to improve patient outcomes.
  • NEW! Improved readability helps you learn more efficiently with shorter, more focused content discussions.
  • NEW! 21st Century Maternity Nursing: Culturally Competent, Community Focused chapter combines introductory material, culture, and community into one chapter to help you focus on key content and concepts.
  • NEW! Streamlined content highlights the most essential, need-to-know information.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front cover cover
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Maternity Nursing 8/e - Revised Reprint i
Copyright page ii
About the Authors iii
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATE EDITOR\t iv
Contributors v
INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT ANCILLARIES\t v
Reviewers vi
Preface vii
Approach vii
Features viii
Organization ix
TEACHING/LEARNING PACKAGE\t x
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS\t x
Table of Contents xii
Introduction to Maternity Nursing 1
1 21st Century Maternity Nursing: 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 1
WEB RESOURCES 2
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND TRENDS\t 2
Healthy People 2020 Goals 2
Millennium Development Goals 4
Integrative Health Care 4
Problems with the U.S. Health Care System 4
Structure of the health care delivery system 4
Reducing medical errors 4
High cost of health care 5
Limited access to care 5
Efforts to reduce health disparities 5
Trends in Fertility and Birthrate 6
Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth 6
Infant Mortality in the United States 6
International Trends in Infant Mortality 7
Maternal Mortality Trends 7
Increase in High Risk Pregnancies 7
High-Technology Care 7
Care during Pregnancy and Childbirth 7
Safe motherhood 7
Childbirth practices 8
Involving Consumers and Promoting Self-Management 8
International Concerns 8
TRENDS IN NURSING PRACTICE\t 9
Evidence-Based Practice 9
Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Database 9
Joanna Briggs Institute 9
A Global Perspective 10
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND LEGAL ISSUES IN DELIVERY OF CARE\t 10
Risk Management 11
Sentinel Events 11
ETHICAL ISSUES IN PERINATAL NURSING\t 11
RESEARCH IN PERINATAL NURSING\t 12
Ethical Guidelines for Nursing Research 12
THE FAMILY IN CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CONTEXT\t 12
The Family in Society 12
Family Organization and Structure 12
FAMILY NURSING\t 13
Family Assessment 13
Family Theories 13
Graphic Representations of Families 13
CULTURAL FACTORS RELATED TO FAMILY HEALTH\t 13
Cultural Context of the Family 13
Childbearing Beliefs and Practices 15
Communication 15
Use of interpreters 15
Personal space 16
Time orientation 17
Family roles 17
Developing Cultural Competence 17
Integrating Cultural Competence with the Nursing Care Plan 18
COMMUNITY AND HOME CARE\t 18
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION\t 18
Assessing the Community 18
Data Collection and Sources of Community Health Data 18
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY\t 20
Women 20
Adolescent girls 21
Older women 21
Incarcerated women 21
Women and the migrant work force 21
Homeless women 21
Refugees and immigrants 21
Individuals with low literacy 22
HOME CARE IN THE COMMUNITY\t 22
References 23
Unit One Reproductive Years 25
2 Assessment and Health Promotion 25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 25
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 25
WEB RESOURCES 26
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM\t 26
External Structures 26
Internal Structures 27
Bony Pelvis 28
Breasts 28
Menstruation 32
Menarche and puberty 32
Menstrual cycle 32
Hypothalamic-pituitary cycle. 33
Ovarian cycle. 34
Endometrial cycle. 34
Other cyclic changes. 34
Climacteric. 34
Prostaglandins 34
Sexual Response 35
REASONS FOR ENTERING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM\t 36
Preconception Counseling 36
Pregnancy 36
Well-Woman Care 36
Fertility Control and Infertility 36
Menstrual Problems 36
Perimenopause 36
BARRIERS TO SEEKING HEALTH CARE\t 37
Financial Issues 37
Cultural Issues 38
Gender Issues 38
HEALTH RISKS IN THE CHILDBEARING YEARS\t 38
Age 38
Adolescence 38
Teenage pregnancy. 39
Young and middle adulthood 39
Parenthood after age 35 years. 39
Late reproductive age 39
Social and Cultural Factors 39
Substance Use and Abuse 39
Smoking 40
Caffeine 40
Alcohol 40
Prescription drugs 40
Psychotherapeutic drugs. 40
Illicit drugs 40
Cocaine. 40
Heroin. 40
Marijuana. 40
Other illicit drugs. 40
Nutrition 41
Nutritional deficiencies 41
Obesity 41
Other considerations 41
Anorexia nervosa 41
Bulimia nervosa 41
Physical Fitness and Exercise 41
Stress 42
Sexual Practices 42
Medical Conditions 42
Gynecologic Conditions Affecting Pregnancy 42
Environmental and Workplace Hazards 42
Violence against Women 42
Intimate partner violence 44
Characteristics of women in battering relationships. 44
Cycle of violence: the dynamics of battering. 44
Sexual abuse and rape 44
HEALTH ASSESSMENT\t 44
Interview 44
Women with Special Needs 45
Abused women 45
Adolescents 46
History 46
Physical Examination 46
Pelvic Examination 47
External inspection 49
External palpation 49
Vulvar self-examination. 50
Internal examination 50
Collection of specimens. 50
Papanicolaou (Pap) test. 50
Vaginal examination 50
Bimanual palpation 50
Rectovaginal palpation 52
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures 52
ANTICIPATORY GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION\t 52
Nutrition 54
Exercise 54
Kegel exercises 54
Stress Management 54
Substance Use Cessation 55
Sexual Practices that Reduce Risk 56
Health Screening Schedule 56
Health Risk Prevention 56
Health Protection 56
References 59
3 Common Concerns 60
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 60
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 60
WEB RESOURCES 61
MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS\t 61
Amenorrhea 61
Management 61
Cyclic Perimenstrual Pain and Discomfort 62
Dysmenorrhea 62
Primary dysmenorrhea 62
Management. 63
Secondary dysmenorrhea 63
Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 65
Management 65
Endometriosis 66
Management 67
Alterations in Cyclic Bleeding 68
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding 69
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 70
INFECTIONS\t 70
Sexually Transmitted Infections 71
Prevention 71
Risk-reduction measures. 72
Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections 73
Chlamydial infection 73
Screening and diagnosis. 73
Management. 73
Gonorrhea 73
Screening and diagnosis. 74
Management. 74
Syphilis 74
Unit Two Pregnancy 135
5 Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development 135
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 135
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 135
WEB RESOURCES 136
GENETICS\t 136
Genomics 137
Genetics and Nursing 137
Genetic History-Taking and Genetic Counseling Services 138
Estimation of risk 138
Interpretation of Risk 140
Ethical Considerations 140
The Human Genome Project 140
Genetic testing 141
Pharmacogenomics 142
Gene therapy (gene transfer) 142
Ethical, legal, and social implications 142
Factors Influencing the Decision to Undergo Genetic Testing 142
Clinical Genetics 143
Genetic transmission 143
Genes and Chromosomes 143
Chromosomal Abnormalities 144
Autosomal abnormalities 144
Abnormalities of chromosome number. 144
Abnormalities of chromosome structure. 145
Sex chromosome abnormalities 145
Patterns of Genetic Transmission 145
Multifactorial Inheritance 147
Unifactorial inheritance 147
Autosomal dominant inheritance. 147
Autosomal recessive inheritance. 147
X-linked dominant inheritance. 148
X-linked recessive inheritance. 148
Inborn errors of metabolism 148
Nongenetic Factors Influencing Development 148
Behavioral genetics 150
CONCEPTION\t 150
Cell Division 150
Gametogenesis 150
Conception 150
Ovum 150
Sperm 151
Fertilization 152
Implantation 153
THE EMBRYO AND FETUS\t 153
Primary Germ Layers 153
Development of the Embryo 154
Membranes 154
Amniotic Fluid 154
Yolk Sac 154
Umbilical Cord 154
Placenta 155
Structure 155
Functions 156
Fetal Maturation 157
Respiratory system 157
Fetal circulatory system 158
Hematopoietic system 158
Hepatic system 159
Gastrointestinal system 159
Renal system 160
Neurologic system 160
Sensory awareness. 160
Endocrine system 161
Reproductive system 161
Musculoskeletal system 161
Integumentary system 161
Immunologic system 162
Multifetal Pregnancy 162
Twins 162
Dizygotic Twins. 162
Monozygotic twins. 162
Other multifetal pregnancies 162
References 167
6 Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy 168
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 168
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 168
WEB RESOURCES 169
GRAVIdiTY AND PARITY\t 169
PREGNANCY TESTS\t 170
ADAPTATIONS TO PREGNANCY\t 172
Signs of Pregnancy 172
Reproductive System and Breasts 172
Uterus 172
Changes in size, shape, and position. 172
Changes in contractility. 173
Uteroplacental blood flow. 174
Cervical changes. 175
Changes related to the presence of the fetus. 175
Vagina and vulva 176
Breasts 176
General Body System Changes 177
Cardiovascular system 177
Blood pressure. 178
Blood volume and composition. 178
Cardiac output. 179
Circulation and coagulation times. 179
Respiratory system 179
Pulmonary function. 181
Basal metabolic rate. 182
Acid-base balance. 182
Renal system 182
Anatomic changes. 182
Functional changes. 182
Fluid and electrolyte balance. 183
Integumentary system 183
Musculoskeletal system 184
Neurologic system 185
Gastrointestinal system 186
Appetite. 186
Mouth. 186
Esophagus, stomach, and intestines. 186
Gallbladder and liver. 186
Abdominal discomfort. 187
Endocrine system 187
Pituitary and placental hormones. 187
Thyroid gland. 188
Parathyroid gland. 188
Pancreas. 188
Adrenal glands. 188
References 188
7 Nursing Care of the Family during Pregnancy 190
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 190
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 190
WEB RESOURCES 191
DIAGNOSIS OF PREGNANCY\t 191
Signs and Symptoms 191
Estimating Date of Birth 191
ADAPTATION TO PREGNANCY\t 192
Maternal Adaptation 192
Accepting the Pregnancy 192
Identifying with the mother role 193
Reordering personal relationships 193
Establishing a relationship with the fetus 194
Preparing for childbirth 194
Paternal Adaptation 195
Accepting the pregnancy 195
Identifying with the father role 196
Reordering personal relationships 196
Establishing a relationship with the fetus 196
Preparing for childbirth 196
Sibling Adaptation 196
Grandparent Adaptation 198
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 198
Initial Assessment 199
Interview 199
Reason for seeking care 199
Current pregnancy 199
Obstetric and gynecologic history 199
Medical history 199
Nutritional history 200
History of drug and herbal preparations use 200
Family history 201
Social, experiential, and occupational history 201
History of physical abuse 201
Review of systems 202
Physical examination 202
Laboratory tests 202
Follow-Up Visits 202
Interview 202
Physical examination 204
Fetal assessment 205
Fundal height 205
Gestational age 206
Health status 206
Laboratory tests 207
Collaborative Care 207
Care Paths 207
Education about maternal and fetal changes 208
Nutrition. 209
Personal hygiene. 209
Prevention of urinary tract infections. 209
Kegel exercises. 209
Preparation for breastfeeding. 209
Dental care. 210
Physical activity. 211
Posture and body mechanics. 211
Rest and relaxation. 211
Employment. 213
Clothing. 215
Travel. 216
Medications and herbal preparations. 217
Immunizations. 217
Alcohol, cigarette smoke, caffeine, and drugs. 217
Normal discomforts. 217
Recognizing potential complications. 221
Recognizing preterm labor. 224
Sexual counseling. 224
Countering misinformation. 224
Suggesting alternative behaviors. 224
Psychosocial support 225
Variations in prenatal care 226
Cultural Influences 226
Emotional responses 226
Clothing 227
Physical activity and rest 227
Sexual activity 227
Diet 227
Age Differences 227
Adolescents 227
Women older than 35 years 228
Multiparous women. 228
Primiparous women. 228
Multifetal pregnancy 230
CHILDBIRTH AND PERINATAL EDUCATION\t 230
Childbirth Education Programs 231
Current practices in childbirth education 231
Pain management 232
Perinatal care choices 232
Options for care providers 232
Physicians. 232
Nurse-midwives. 232
Direct-entry midwives. 232
Independent midwives. 232
Doulas. 232
Birth plans 233
Birth setting choices 233
Labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (birthing) rooms. 233
Birth centers. 234
Home birth. 235
References 235
8 Maternal and Fetal Nutrition 238
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 238
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 238
WEB RESOURCES 239
NUTRIENT NEEDS BEFORE CONCEPTION\t 240
NUTRIENT NEEDS DURING PREGNANCY\t 240
Energy Needs 240
Weight gain 240
Pattern of weight gain 243
Hazards of restricting adequate weight gain 243
Protein 244
Fluids 245
Minerals and Vitamins 247
Iron 247
Calcium 247
Other Minerals and Electrolytes 248
Magnesium 248
Sodium 248
Potassium 248
Zinc 249
Fluoride 249
Fat-soluble vitamins 249
Water-soluble vitamins 249
Folate and folic acid 249
Pyridoxine 249
Vitamin C 250
Multivitamin and multimineral supplements during pregnancy 250
Other Nutritional Issues during Pregnancy 251
Pica and food cravings 251
Adolescent pregnancy needs 252
Nutrition needs related to physical activity during pregnancy 252
NUTRIENT NEEDS DURING LACTATION\t 252
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 252
Diet History 252
Obstetric and gynecologic effects on nutrition 252
Medical history 253
Usual maternal diet 254
Physical Examination 254
Laboratory Testing 254
Adequate Dietary Intake 254
Pregnancy 257
Postpartum nutrition needs 257
Medical nutrition therapy. 257
Counseling about Iron Supplementation 257
Coping with Nutrition-Related Discomforts of Pregnancy 257
Nausea and vomiting 259
Constipation 259
Pyrosis 259
Cultural Influences 259
Vegetarian diets 262
References 264
Unit Three Childbirth 265
9 Labor and Birth Processes 265
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 265
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 265
WEB RESOURCES 266
FACTORS AFFECTING LABOR\t 266
Passenger 266
Size of the fetal head 266
Fetal presentation 266
Fetal Lie 267
Fetal Attitude 268
Fetal position 268
Passageway 270
Bony pelvis 270
Soft tissues 271
Powers 274
Primary powers 274
Secondary powers 275
Position of the Laboring Woman 275
PROCESS OF LABOR\t 277
Signs Preceding Labor 277
Onset of Labor 277
Stages of Labor 277
Mechanism of Labor 278
Engagement 278
Asynclitism. 278
Descent 278
Flexion 279
Internal rotation 280
Extension 280
Restitution and external rotation 280
Expulsion 280
PHYSIOLOGIC ADAPTATIONS TO LABOR\t 280
Fetal Adaptation 280
Fetal heart rate 280
Fetal circulation 280
Fetal respiration 280
Maternal Adaptation 280
Cardiovascular changes 280
Respiratory changes 281
Renal changes 281
Integumentary changes 281
Musculoskeletal changes 281
Neurologic changes 281
Gastrointestinal changes 282
Endocrine changes 282
References 282
10 Management of Discomfort 284
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 284
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 284
WEB RESOURCES 285
DISCOMFORT DURING LABOR AND BIRTH\t 285
Neurologic Origins 285
Perception of Pain 285
Expression of Pain 285
Factors Influencing Pain Response 286
Physiologic factors 286
Culture 286
Anxiety 286
Previous experience 287
Gate-control theory of pain 287
Comfort 288
Support. 288
Environment. 288
NONPHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT OF DISCOMFORT\t 288
Childbirth Preparation Methods 288
Relaxing and Breathing Techniques 289
Focusing and relaxation 289
Breathing techniques 290
Effleurage and Counterpressure 291
Music 291
Water Therapy (Hydrotherapy) 292
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation 293
Acupressure and Acupuncture 293
Application of Heat and Cold 293
Touch and Massage 294
Hypnosis 294
Biofeedback 294
Aromatherapy 294
Intradermal Water Block 295
PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT OF DISCOMFORT\t 295
Sedatives 295
Analgesia and Anesthesia 295
Systemic analgesia 296
Opioid agonist analgesics. 296
Opioid agonist-antagonist analgesics. 298
Opioid (narcotic) antagonists. 299
Nerve block analgesia and anesthesia 299
Local perineal infiltration anesthesia. 300
Pudendal nerve block. 300
Spinal anesthesia. 300
Epidural anesthesia or analgesia (block). 303
Combined spinal-epidural analgesia. 305
Epidural and intrathecal (spinal) opioids. 305
Contraindications to epidural blocks. 306
Epidural block effects on the neonate. 306
Nitrous oxide for analgesia 306
General anesthesia 306
Care Management\t 307
Nonpharmacologic Interventions 307
Pharmacologic Interventions 309
Informed consent 309
Timing of administration 310
Preparation for procedures 310
Administration of medication 310
Intravenous route. 310
Intramuscular route. 310
Regional (epidural or spinal) anesthesia. 311
Safety and general care 312
References 313
11 Fetal Assessment during Labor 315
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 315
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 315
WEB RESOURCES 316
BASIS FOR MONITORING\t 316
Fetal Response 316
Uterine Activity 317
Fetal Compromise 317
MONITORING TECHNIQUES\t 318
Intermittent Auscultation 318
Electronic Fetal Monitoring 319
External monitoring 319
Internal monitoring 321
FETAL HEART RATE PATTERNS\t 321
Baseline Fetal Heart Rate 322
Variability 322
Tachycardia 322
Bradycardia 322
Periodic and Episodic Changes in Fetal Heart Rate 323
Accelerations 324
Decelerations 325
Early decelerations. 325
Late decelerations. 325
Variable decelerations. 326
Prolonged decelerations. 327
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 328
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Pattern Recognition 329
Nursing Management of Abnormal Patterns 330
Other Methods of Assessment and Intervention 330
Assessment techniques 330
Fetal scalp stimulation and vibroacoustic stimulation. 330
Umbilical cord acid-base determination. 331
Fetal scalp blood sampling. 331
Fetal pulse oximetry. 331
Interventions 332
Amnioinfusion. 332
Tocolytic therapy. 332
Patient and family teaching 332
Documentation 333
References 335
12 Nursing Care of the Family during Labor and Birth 336
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 336
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 336
WEB RESOURCES 337
FIRST STAGE OF LABOR\t 337
CARE MANAGEMENT \t 337
Assessment 337
Prenatal data 339
Interview 340
Psychosocial factors 342
Women with a history of sexual abuse. 342
Stress in labor 342
Cultural factors 343
The non–English-speaking woman in labor. 344
Physical examination 345
General systems assessment. 345
Vital signs. 345
Leopold maneuvers (abdominal palpation). 347
Assessment of fetal heart rate. 347
Assessment of uterine contractions. 347
Vaginal examination. 350
Laboratory and diagnostic tests 351
Analysis of urine specimen. 351
Blood tests. 351
Other tests. 351
Assessment of amniotic membranes and fluid. 351
Signs of potential problems 352
Nursing Diagnoses 352
Expected Outcomes of Care 352
Plan of Care and Interventions 352
General hygiene 352
Nutrient and fluid intake 352
Oral intake. 352
Intravenous Intake. 355
Elimination 355
Voiding. 355
Catheterization. 355
Bowel elimination. 355
Ambulation and positioning 355
Supportive care during labor and birth 357
Labor support by the nurse. 357
Labor support by the father or partner. 359
Labor support by doulas. 359
Labor support by the grandparents. 360
Siblings during labor and birth 360
Emergency interventions 360
Evaluation 360
SECOND STAGE OF LABOR\t 360
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 360
Assessment 362
Nursing Diagnoses 363
Expected Outcomes of Care 364
Plan of Care and Interventions 364
Maternal position 364
Bearing-down efforts 367
Fetal heart rate and pattern 368
Support of the father or partner 369
Supplies, instruments, and equipment 370
Birth in a delivery room or birthing room 370
Mechanism of birth: vertex presentation. 371
Immediate assessments and care of the newborn 372
Perineal trauma related to childbirth 372
Perineal lacerations. 375
Vaginal lacerations. 375
Cervical injuries. 375
Episiotomy 375
Evaluation 376
THIRD STAGE OF LABOR\t 376
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 376
Assessment 376
Placental separation and expulsion 376
Nursing Diagnoses 376
Expected Outcomes of Care 376
Plan of Care and Interventions 377
Evaluation 378
FOURTH STAGE OF LABOR\t 378
Care Management\t 378
Assessment 379
Postanesthesia recovery 379
Nursing Diagnoses 379
Expected Outcomes of Care 379
Plan of Care and Interventions 380
Care of the new mother 380
Care of the family 380
Family-newborn relationships. 381
Evaluation 381
References 382
Unit Four Postpartum Period 383
13 Maternal Physiologic Changes 383
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 383
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 383
WEB RESOURCES 383
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES\t 384
Uterus 384
Involution process 384
Contractions 384
Afterpains 384
Placental site 384
Lochia 384
Cervix 385
Vagina and Perineum 386
Pelvic Muscular Support 387
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM\t 387
Placental Hormones 387
Pituitary Hormones and Ovarian Function 387
ABDOMEN\t 387
URINARY SYSTEM\t 388
Urine Components 388
Postpartal Diuresis 388
Urethra and Bladder 388
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM\t 388
Appetite 388
Bowel Evacuation 388
BREASTS\t 388
Breastfeeding Mothers 388
Non-Breastfeeding Mothers 389
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM\t 389
Blood Volume 389
Cardiac Output 389
Vital Signs 389
Blood Components 389
Hematocrit and hemoglobin 389
White blood cell count 389
Coagulation factors 389
Varicosities 390
NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM\t 390
MUScULOSKELETAL SYSTEM\t 391
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM\t 391
IMMUNE SYSTEM\t 391
References 391
14 Nursing Care of the Family during the Fourth Trimester 392
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 392
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 392
WEB RESOURCES 392
TRANSFER FROM THE RECOVERY AREA\t 393
PLANNING FOR DISCHARGE\t 393
Laws Relating to Discharge 393
Criteria for Discharge 394
CARE MANAGEMENT— PHYSIOLOGIC NEEDS\t 395
Plan of Care and Interventions 395
Prevention of infection 399
Prevention of excessive bleeding 399
Maintenance of uterine tone 401
Prevention of bladder distention 401
Promotion of comfort, rest, ambulation, and exercise 402
Comfort. 402
Rest. 403
Ambulation. 403
Exercise. 404
Promotion of nutrition 404
Promotion of normal bladder and bowel patterns 404
Bladder function. 404
Bowel function. 404
Breastfeeding promotion and lactation suppression 406
Breastfeeding promotion. 406
Lactation suppression. 406
Health promotion for future pregnancies and children 406
Rubella vaccination. 406
Varicella vaccination. 406
Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine. 406
Prevention of Rh isoimmunization. 406
CARE MANAGEMENT—PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS\t 407
Impact of the birth experience 408
Maternal self-image 409
Adaptation to parenthood and parent-infant interactions 409
Family structure and functioning 409
Impact of cultural diversity 410
DISCHARGE TEACHING\t 411
Self-Management and Signs of Complications 411
Sexual Activity and Contraception 412
Prescribed Medications 413
Follow-Up after Discharge 413
Routine mother and baby follow-up visits 413
Home visits 414
Telephone follow-up 414
Warm lines 414
Support groups 414
Referral to community resources 414
References 415
15 Transition to Parenthood 416
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 416
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 416
WEB RESOURCES 417
PARENTAL ATTACHMENT, BONDING, AND ACQUAINTANCE\t 417
Assessment of Attachment Behaviors 419
PARENT-INFANT CONTACT\t 421
Early Contact 421
Extended Contact 421
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENT AND INFANT\t 421
The Senses 421
Touch 421
Eye contact 422
Voice 422
Odor 422
Entrainment 422
Biorhythmicity 422
Reciprocity and Synchrony 422
PARENTAL ROLE AFTER CHILDBIRTH\t 423
Transition to Parenthood 423
Parental Tasks and Responsibilities 423
Becoming a Mother 424
Postpartum “blues” 425
Becoming a Father 426
Adjustment for the Couple 428
Resuming sexual intimacy 428
Postpartum adjustment in the lesbian couple 429
DIVERSITY IN TRANSITIONS TO PARENTHOOD\t 429
Age 429
Adolescent mother 429
Adolescent father 430
Maternal age older than 35 years 430
Paternal age older than 35 years 431
Social Support 431
Culture 431
Socioeconomic Conditions 432
Personal Aspirations 432
PARENTAL SENSORY IMPAIRMENT\t 433
Visually Impaired Parent 433
Hearing-Impaired Parent 433
SIBLING ADAPTATION\t 434
GRANDPARENT ADAPTATION\t 434
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 436
References 437
Unit Five The Newborn 438
16 Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn 438
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 438
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 438
WEB RESOURCES 439
TRANSITION TO EXTRAUTERINE LIFE\t 439
PHYSIOLOGIC ADAPTATIONS\t 439
Respiratory System 439
Signs of Respiratory Distress 439
Maintaining adequate oxygen supply 440
Cardiovascular System 440
Heart rate and sounds 441
Blood pressure 442
Blood volume 442
Hematopoietic System 442
Red blood cells and hemoglobin 442
Leukocytes 442
Platelets 443
Blood groups 443
Thermogenic System 443
Thermogenesis 443
Heat loss 443
Temperature regulation 443
Renal System 444
Fluid and electrolyte balance 445
Gastrointestinal System 445
Digestion 445
Stools 446
Hepatic System 446
Iron storage 446
Carbohydrate metabolism 446
Jaundice 446
Coagulation 446
Immune System 446
Integumentary System 447
Caput succedaneum 447
Cephalhematoma 447
Subgaleal hemorrhage 448
Sweat glands 449
Desquamation 449
Mongolian spots 449
Nevi 449
Erythema toxicum 450
Reproductive System 450
Female 450
Male 450
Swelling of breast tissue 450
Skeletal System 451
Neuromuscular System 457
Newborn reflexes 457
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT\t 457
General Appearance 457
Vital Signs 457
Baseline Measurements of Physical Growth 473
Weight 473
Head circumference and body length 473
Neurologic Assessment 473
BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS\t 473
Sleep-Wake States 474
Other Factors Influencing Newborn Behavior 474
Gestational age 474
Time 474
Stimuli 474
Medication 475
Sensory Behaviors 475
Vision 475
Hearing 475
Smell 475
Taste 475
Touch 476
Response to Environmental Stimuli 476
Temperament 476
Habituation 476
Consolability 476
Cuddliness 476
Irritability 476
Crying 476
References 477
17 Assessment and Care of the Newborn and Family 478
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 478
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 478
WEB RESOURCES 478
BIRTH THROUGH THE FIRST 2 HOURS\t 479
NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT\t 479
Assessment 479
Initial Assessment and Apgar Scoring 479
Apgar score 480
Initial physical assessment 480
Interventions 481
Airway maintenance 481
Maintaining an adequate oxygen supply. 482
Maintaining body temperature 482
Immediate interventions 484
Eye prophylaxis. 484
Vitamin K prophylaxis. 485
Umbilical cord care. 485
Promoting parent-infant interaction 486
FROM 2 HOURS AFTER BIRTH UNTIL DISCHARGE\t 486
NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT\t 486
Assessment 486
Physical assessment 486
Gestational age assessment 487
Classification of newborns by gestational age and birth weight 487
Late preterm infant. 490
Common Newborn Problems 490
Physical injuries 490
Soft-tissue injuries. 490
Physiologic problems 490
Conjugation of bilirubin. 490
Physiologic jaundice 491
Jaundice associated with breastfeeding 493
Hypoglycemia. 494
Hypocalcemia. 495
LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS\t 495
Collection of Specimens 495
Heel stick 495
Venipuncture 499
Obtaining a urine specimen 499
Restraining the infant 501
Restraint without appliance. 501
Interventions 501
Protective environment 501
Environmental factors. 502
Measures to control infection. 502
Safety: Preventing infant abduction. 502
Supporting parents in the care of their infant 502
Social interaction. 502
Infant feeding. 503
THERAPEUTIC AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES\t 503
Intramuscular Injection 503
Therapy for Hyperbilirubinemia 504
Phototherapy 504
Parent education. 506
Home phototherapy. 506
Circumcision 506
Procedure 507
Procedural pain management 507
Care of the newly circumcised infant 508
NEONATAL PAIN\t 508
Neonatal Responses to Pain 508
Assessment of Neonatal Pain 509
Management of Neonatal Pain 509
Nonpharmacologic management 509
Pharmacologic management 510
DISCHARGE PLANNING AND TEACHING\t 511
Temperature 512
Respirations 512
Feeding Schedules 512
Elimination 512
Positioning and Holding 512
Rashes 512
Diaper rash 512
Other rashes 513
Clothing 513
Safety: Use of Car Seat 513
Nonnutritive Sucking 515
Sponge Bathing, Cord Care, and Skin Care 515
Cord care 516
Infant Follow-Up Care 516
Immunizations 516
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 516
Practical Suggestions for the First Weeks at Home 519
Instructions for the first days at home 519
Activities of daily living. 519
Visitors. 521
Activity and rest. 521
Anticipatory guidance regarding the newborn 521
Development of day-night routines. 521
Interpretation of crying and quieting techniques. 521
Developmental milestones. 522
Infant stimulation. 522
Recognizing signs of illness. 522
References 526
18 Newborn Nutrition and Feeding 528
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 528
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 528
WEB RESOURCES 529
RECOMMENDED INFANT NUTRITION\t 529
BREASTFEEDING RATES\t 529
BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING\t 529
CHOOSING AN INFANT FEEDING METHOD\t 530
Cultural Influences on Infant Feeding 532
NUTRIENT NEEDS\t 533
Fluids 533
Energy 533
Carbohydrate 533
Fat 533
Protein 534
Vitamins 534
Minerals 534
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF LACTATION\t 535
Anatomy of the Lactating Breast 535
Lactogenesis 536
Uniqueness of Human Milk 537
CARE MANAGEMENT: THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHER AND INFANT\t 538
Positioning 538
Latch 539
Milk Ejection or Let-Down 541
Frequency of Feedings 541
Duration of Feedings 542
Indicators of Effective Breastfeeding 542
Supplements, Bottles, and Pacifiers 543
Special Considerations 544
Sleepy baby 544
Fussy baby 544
Slow weight gain 544
Jaundice 545
Preterm infants 546
Late preterm infants 546
Breastfeeding multiple infants 546
Expressing and storing breast milk 546
Hand expression. 547
Mechanical expression (pumping). 547
Types of pumps. 547
Storage of breast milk. 548
Being away from the infant (maternal employment) 548
Weaning 549
Milk banking 549
Care of the mother 549
Diet. 549
Weight loss. 550
Rest. 550
Breast care. 550
Sexual sensations. 550
Breastfeeding and contraception. 550
Breastfeeding during pregnancy. 550
Medications and breastfeeding. 551
Environmental contaminants. 551
Common concerns of the breastfeeding mother 551
Engorgement. 551
Sore nipples. 552
Monilial infections. 553
Plugged milk ducts. 553
Mastitis. 553
Follow-up after hospital discharge 554
FORMULA FEEDING\t 554
Parent Education 554
Readiness for feeding 554
Feeding patterns 554
Feeding technique 554
Common concerns 555
Bottles and nipples 555
Infant formulas 556
Commercial formulas. 556
Formula preparation 556
Vitamin and mineral supplementation 557
Weaning 558
Introducing solid foods 558
References 558
Unit Six Complications of Childbearing 560
19 Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy 560
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 560
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 560
WEB RESOURCES 560
ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS\t 561
Psychologic Considerations Related to High Risk Pregnancy 561
Antepartum Testing 563
BIOPHYSICAL ASSESSMENT\t 563
Daily Fetal Movement Count 563
Ultrasonography 564
Levels of ultrasonography 565
Indications for use 565
Fetal heart activity. 565
Gestational age 566
Fetal growth. 566
Fetal anatomy. 566
Fetal genetic disorders and physical anomalies. 566
Placental position and function. 566
Adjunct to other invasive tests. 567
Fetal well-being 567
Doppler blood flow analysis. 567
Amniotic fluid volume. 568
Biophysical profile. 568
Nursing role 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 569
BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT\t 569
Amniocentesis 569
Indications for Use 571
Genetic concerns. 571
Fetal maturity. 571
Fetal hemolytic disease. 571
Chorionic Villus Sampling 571
Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling 572
Maternal Assays 574
Alpha-fetoprotein 574
Coombs test 574
ANTEPARTAL ASSESSMENT USING ELECTRONIC FETAL MONITORING\t 574
Indications 574
Nonstress Test 575
Procedure 575
Interpretation 575
Vibroacoustic Stimulation 576
Contraction Stress Test 576
Procedure 577
Nipple-stimulated contraction test. 577
Oxytocin-stimulated contraction test. 577
Interpretation 577
NURSING ROLE IN ASSESSMENT OF THE HIGH RISK PREGNANCY\t 578
References 579
20 Pregnancy at Risk: 580
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 580
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 580
WEB RESOURCES 581
METABOLIC DISORDERS\t 581
Diabetes Mellitus 581
Pathogenesis 581
Classification 582
White’s classification of diabetes in pregnancy. 582
Metabolic changes associated with pregnancy 582
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus 583
Preconception counseling 584
Maternal risks and complications 584
Fetal and neonatal risks and complications 586
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 586
Antepartum 586
Diet 589
Exercise 591
Insulin therapy 591
Monitoring blood glucose levels 593
Urine testing 594
Complications requiring hospitalization. 594
Fetal surveillance. 594
Determination of birth date and mode of birth. 595
Intrapartum 595
Postpartum 596
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 597
Fetal risks 597
Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus 597
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 597
Antepartum 597
Diet. 598
Exercise. 598
Monitoring blood glucose levels. 598
Medications for controlling blood glucose levels. 598
Fetal surveillance. 598
Intrapartum 599
Postpartum 599
Thyroid Disorders 599
Hyperthyroidism 599
Hypothyroidism 600
Nursing care 600
Maternal Phenylketonuria 600
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS\t 601
Selected Cardiovascular Disorders 602
Congenital cardiac diseases 602
Atrial septal defect. 602
Coarctation of the aorta. 602
Tetralogy of Fallot. 602
Acquired cardiac diseases 602
Mitral valve prolapse. 602
Mitral stenosis. 603
Aortic stenosis. 603
Myocardial infarction. 603
Other cardiac diseases and conditions 604
Peripartum cardiomyopathy. 604
Infective endocarditis. 604
Eisenmenger syndrome. 604
Marfan syndrome. 604
Heart Transplantation 605
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 605
Antepartum 605
Intrapartum 607
Postpartum 609
Anemia\t 610
Iron Deficiency Anemia 610
Folate Deficiency 611
Sickle Cell Hemoglobinopathy 611
Thalassemia 612
PULMONARY DISORDERS\t 612
Asthma 612
Cystic Fibrosis 613
INTEGUMENTARY DISORDERS\t 614
NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS\t 615
Epilepsy 615
Multiple Sclerosis 616
Bell Palsy 616
AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS\t 616
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 616
SUBSTANCE ABUSE\t 617
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 618
Screening 618
Assessment 618
Initial Care 618
Follow-Up Care 620
References 621
21 Pregnancy at Risk: 623
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 623
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 623
WEB RESOURCES 624
HYPERTENSION IN PREGNANCY\t 624
Significance and Incidence 624
Classification 624
Gestational hypertension 625
Preeclampsia 625
Eclampsia 626
Chronic hypertension 626
Chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia 626
Preeclampsia 627
Etiology 627
Pathophysiology 627
HELLP Syndrome 629
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 629
Identifying and preventing preeclampsia 629
Physical Examination 629
Mild Gestational Hypertension and Mild Preeclampsia 631
Home care 631
Maternal and fetal assessment 632
Activity restriction 633
Diet 633
Severe Gestational Hypertension or Severe Preeclampsia 633
Intrapartum care 635
Magnesium sulfate. 636
Control of blood pressure. 636
Postpartum care 637
Eclampsia 639
Immediate care 639
Chronic hypertension 640
Hyperemesis Gravidarum 641
Etiology 641
Clinical manifestations 641
Management 641
Assessment. 641
Initial care. 642
Follow-up care. 642
HEMORRHAGIC COMPLICATIONS\t 643
Early Pregnancy Bleeding 643
Miscarriage 643
Incidence and etiology. 643
Types. 643
Clinical manifestations. 643
Management 644
Initial care. 644
Follow-up care at home. 647
Recurrent Premature Dilation of the Cervix (Incompetent Cervix) 647
Etiology 647
Diagnosis 647
Management 647
Follow-up care at home 648
Ectopic Pregnancy 648
Incidence and etiology 648
Clinical manifestations 649
Tubal Pregnancy Management 649
Immediate care 650
Surgical management. 650
Medical management. 650
Follow-up care. 650
Hydatidiform Mole (Molar Pregnancy) 650
Incidence and etiology 651
Types 651
Clinical manifestations 651
Diagnosis 652
Management 652
Follow-up care 652
Late Pregnancy Bleeding 653
Placenta previa 653
Incidence and etiology. 654
Clinical manifestations. 654
Maternal and fetal outcomes. 654
Diagnosis. 654
Management 655
Expectant management. 655
Home care. 656
Active management. 656
Premature separation of placenta (abruptio placentae) 656
Incidence and etiology. 656
Classification. 657
Clinical manifestations. 657
Maternal and fetal outcomes. 657
Diagnosis. 658
Management 658
Expectant management. 658
Active management. 658
Cord insertion and placental variations 658
CLOTTING DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY\t 659
Normal Clotting 659
Clotting Problems 659
Disseminated intravascular coagulation 659
Management. 659
INFECTIONS ACQUIRED DURING PREGNANCY\t 660
Sexually Transmitted Infections 660
Management 660
TORCH Infections 660
Urinary Tract Infections 660
Asymptomatic bacteriuria 664
Cystitis 665
Pyelonephritis 665
Patient education 665
SURGICAL EMERGENCIES DURING PREGNANCY\t 666
Appendicitis 666
Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis 666
Gynecologic Problems 667
Management 667
TRAUMA DURING PREGNANCY\t 667
Significance 668
Maternal Physiologic Characteristics 668
Fetal Physiologic Characteristics 668
Mechanisms of Trauma 669
Blunt-force abdominal trauma 669
Penetrating abdominal trauma 670
Thoracic trauma 670
Management 670
Immediate stabilization 670
Primary survey 670
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the pregnant woman 671
Secondary survey 672
Follow-up care 673
References 674
22 Labor and Birth at Risk 676
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 676
KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 676
WEB RESOURCES 677
PRETERM LABOR AND BIRTH\t 677
Preterm Birth versus Low Birth Weight 678
Predicting Spontaneous Preterm Labor and Birth 678
Biochemical markers 679
Cervical length 679
Causes of spontaneous preterm labor and birth 679
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 679
Prevention 679
Early Recognition and Diagnosis 680
Lifestyle Modifications 682
Activity restriction 682
Restriction of sexual activity 682
Home care 682
Suppression of Uterine Activity 683
Promotion of Fetal Lung Maturity 684
Antenatal glucocorticoids 684
Management of Inevitable Preterm Birth 684
Fetal and Early Neonatal Loss 688
PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES\t 689
Management 689
DYSTOCIA\t 690
Dysfunctional Labor 690
Hypertonic uterine dysfunction 690
Hypotonic uterine dysfunction 690
Secondary powers 691
Abnormal labor patterns 691
Precipitous labor. 691
Alterations in Pelvic Structure 691
Pelvic dystocia 691
Soft-tissue dystocia 692
Fetal Causes 692
Anomalies 692
Cephalopelvic disproportion 692
Malposition 692
Malpresentation 693
Multifetal pregnancy 693
Position of the Woman 695
Psychologic Responses 695
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 695
Obstetric Procedures 695
Version 695
External cephalic version. 695
Internal version. 696
Induction of labor 696
Cervical ripening methods 698
Chemical agents. 698
Mechanical methods. 698
Amniotomy. 699
Oxytocin. 700
Nursing considerations. 701
Augmentation of labor 702
Operative vaginal birth 703
Forceps-assisted birth 703
Management. 703
Nursing considerations. 703
Vacuum-assisted birth 704
Management. 704
Nursing considerations. 704
Cesarean birth 705
Indications. 706
Elective cesarean birth. 706
Forced cesarean birth. 706
Surgical techniques. 706
Complications and risks. 707
Anesthesia. 707
Scheduled cesarean birth 707
Unplanned cesarean birth 708
Prenatal preparation. 708
Preoperative care. 708
Intraoperative care. 708
Immediate postoperative care. 710
Postoperative or postpartum care. 710
Trial of labor 713
Vaginal birth after cesarean 713
POSTTERM PREGNANCY, LABOR, AND BIRTH\t 714
Maternal and Fetal Risks 714
CARE MANAGEMENT\t 715
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCIES\t 715
Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid 715
Shoulder Dystocia 716
Management 716
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord 717
Management 718
Rupture of the Uterus 718
Appendix Quality and Safety Competencies 812
Chapter 1 812
Chapter 2 812
Chapter 3 812
Chapter 4 813
Chapter 5 813
Chapter 6 813
Chapter 7 813
Chapter 8 813
Chapter 9 813
Chapter 10 813
Chapter 11 814
Chapter 12 814
Chapter 13 814
Chapter 14 814
Chapter 15 815
Chapter 16 815
Chapter 17 815
Chapter 18 815
Chapter 19 815
Chapter 20 815
Chapter 21 816
Chapter 22 816
Chapter 23 817
Chapter 24 817
References 817
Glossary 818
Index 825
A 825
B 828
C 830
D 835
E 836
F 839
G 842
H 844
I 847
J 849
K 849
L 850
M 852
N 855
O 857
P 858
Q 864
R 864
S 865
T 869
U 871
V 873
W 874
X 874
Y 874
Z 874
Special Features IBC5
CARE PATH IBC5
Critical Thinking/Clinical Decision Making IBC5
Cultural Considerations IBC5
EMERGENCY IBC5
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IBC6
Medication Guide IBC6
NURSING CARE PLAN IBC6
NURSING PROCESS IBC6
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF-MANAGEMENT IBC7
Procedure IBC7
signs of POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS IBC7
TEACHING GUIDELINES IBC7