ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn 2023/2024

ATI Capstone Maternal Newborn Pre- Assessment Severe preeclampsia symptoms with seizure activity or coma. - ANSWER ==Eclampsia A variant of gestational hypertension where hematologic conditions coexist with severe preeclampsia and hepatic dysfunction. - ANSWER ==HELLP syndrome Hypertension beginning after the 20th week of pregnancy with no proteinuria. - ANSWER ==Gestational Hypertension Impaired tolerance to glucose with the first onset or recognition during pregnancy. - ANSWER ==Gestational Diabetes Severe morning sickness with unrelenting, excessive nausea or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids. - ANSWER ==Hyperemesis gravidum Hypertension beginning after the 20th week of pregnancy with 1 to 2+ proteinuria and a weight gain of more than 2 kg per week in the second and third trimesters. - ANSWER ==Mild preeclampsia 24-48 hours after birth: dependent, passive; focuses on own needs; excited, talkative - ANSWER ==taking in Focuses on family and individual roles. - ANSWER ==letting go 2nd-10th day postpartum, or up to several weeks: focuses on maternal role and care of the newborn; eager to learn; may develop blues. - ANSWER ==taking hold A postpartum client's fundus is firm, 3 cm above the umbilicus and displaced to the right. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? - ANSWER ==Assist the client to void then reassess the fundus. Correct Displacement of the uterus is a sign of bladder distention. The nurse should assist the client to void then reassess the fundus Following delivery, the nurse places the newborn under a radiant heat warmer. Which of the following is this action used to prevent? - ANSWER ==Cold stress Correct The use of a radiant warmer following delivery prevents cold stress which can lead to increased metabolism and physiological demands.