WHNP Basics! NCC study sets, Questions & Answers, Graded A

WHNP Basics! NCC study sets, Questions & Answers, Graded A When would you see ++ ketones on a urine dip...What is going on with the mom? 1. diabetes 2. hyperemesis gravidarum "Ketones are chemicals that the body creates when it breaks down fat to use for energy. The body does this when it doesn't have enough insulin to use glucose, the body's normal source of energy. When ketones build up in the blood, they make it more acidic." -google Varney's Normal Lab Values in Pregnancy 1st trimester vag bleeding LQQSDAA questions and spec exam to determine etiology of bleeding. CBC, blood type (and antibody screen?) to know if hemodynamically stable and if Rh -/needs Rhogam. TVUS immediately, and if not immediately available, get a bHCG immediately and the TVUS as soon as possible. Ensure to give pt warning signs of ectopic if pregnancy location is unknown and she is going home. If miscarriage, give edu re: B/R/A to expectant management vs Miso (vs D&C/aspiration if available.)