NSG3111- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 84 pages long!)
28 Mar 2018
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Involves identifying and modifying risk factors in women in order to optimize their health before becoming pregnant. Risk factors may be medical (diabetes), behavioural (smoking) or social factors (poverty). Immune status (rubella, hep b, varicella: family hx (genetic disorders, current use of medications (prescriptions, otc) Interventions: anticipatory guidance and teaching, tx of medical conditions and results, medications, cessation / reduction of substance use. Immunizations: nutrition, diet, weight management, exercise, referral for genetic counselling, referral to and use of, family planning services, family / social needs management. Main messages that should be conveyed to all potential, future, new parents: health before pregnancy. Important to get immediate medical attention if you think you may be preterm labour. Interventions in labour: some assessments and interventions may be needed during your labour and birth. Feet first = breech position: hcp check baby"s position at prenatal visits and at start of labour, breech babies can be delivered c-section(more often) or vaginally.
