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- Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This document covers the case of a pregnant patient with a history of various medical conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes, and pre-eclampsia. It details her medical history, symptoms, and treatments. It is useful for studying obstetric nursing case presentations.
What's inside
- Patient's admitting history and medical background
- Detailed medical history including chronic conditions
- Symptoms and treatments during pregnancy
- Family medical history
- Prenatal checkups and findings
- Patient's lifestyle and social support
Who it is for: Students of Obstetric Nursing. (Postgraduate)
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Summary
A pregnant woman has several health conditions. Nurses care for her. The document describes the patient's medical history, symptoms and treatment.
Patient's Medical History
The patient has systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus type II, and chronic hypertension. She has had several pregnancies and health issues. Her family has a history of diabetes and thyroid problems.
Patient's Symptoms and Diagnosis
The patient has high blood pressure, changes in her senses and a flare-up of lupus. She has pre-eclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. Her baby is delivered early by cesarean section.
Nursing Care and Treatment
The patient's blood pressure, blood sugar and other vital signs are monitored closely. She receives various medications. Nurses check her physical condition and fetal health regularly.
Laboratory Results
Blood tests show the patient's red blood cell count, hemoglobin and other values. The results help nurses and doctors manage her conditions.
Key terms
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- An autoimmune disease affecting many body systems.
- Pre-eclampsia
- A pregnancy complication with high blood pressure and organ damage.
- Chronic hypertension
- Long-term high blood pressure.
- Cesarean section
- A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
- Hemoglobin
- A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Nifedipine
- A medication to lower blood pressure.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the signs of pre-eclampsia?
- How do nurses monitor a pregnant woman's blood pressure?
- What treatments help manage lupus during pregnancy?
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