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- NCM 102
This document is a case study on Cesarean Section Delivery. It covers the nursing assessment, patient profile, and care management for a patient who underwent a cesarean section. It is useful for nursing students studying NCM 102.
What's inside
- Introduction to the patient's background and medical history
- Nursing assessment using Gordon’s 11 Functional Health Patterns
- Anatomy and physiology relevant to the case
- Patient's illness and physical assessment
- Laboratory results and patient care management
Who it is for: Students of nursing, especially those studying case studies. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Cesarean section delivery is a surgical procedure. Students learn about the nursing care involved in this process.
Nursing assessment
Nursing assessment involves gathering a patient's personal history. Gordon’s functional health patterns are used to assess different aspects of the patient's health.
Anatomy and physiology
The anatomy and physiology of the breast and its components are explained. The anatomy of the abdomen is also described.
Patient care
Medical and surgical management of a patient undergoing cesarean section is described. Nursing problems are prioritized and a nursing care plan is outlined.
Discharge planning
Discharge planning for a patient after a cesarean section is discussed. The patient's needs and the nursing care required are considered.
Key terms
- Cesarean section
- A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
- Gordon’s functional health patterns
- A framework for assessing a patient's health status across 11 different patterns.
- Nursing care plan
- A plan outlining the nursing care a patient will receive, based on their assessed needs.
- Discharge planning
- The process of planning for a patient's discharge from hospital, including their ongoing care needs.
- Cefazolin
- An antibiotic used to prevent or treat infections caused by certain bacteria.
- Diclofenac
- A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation.
Questions this document helps with
- What is a cesarean section?
- How do nurses assess a patient's health?
- What care does a patient need after a cesarean section?
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