Precipitous labor - answer- labor that lasts 3 hours or less from onset of contractions to time of
delivery
Risk factors --> ama< previous hx, small baby, multiple
Maternal risks --> uterine rupture, uterine atony (pph), tears, amniotic fluid embolism
Infant risks --> dec oxygen, fa...
Precipitous labor nursing care - answer- pt side laying positions
D/c oxytocin
Call hcp
Assess maternal and fetal status
Give tocolytic to dec uterine activity
Remain with patient
Post term pregnancy - answer- gestation of the fetus that extends beyond 42 weeks
Maternal and fetal risks:
Macrosomia
Post maturity syndrome
, Cord compression d/t oligohydramnios
Risk of mec aspiration syndrome (mas)
Etc
Post maturity syndrome - answer- condition that occurs during pregnancy when gestation of
the fetus extends beyond 42 weeks, leading to reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery to the fetus
Wrinkly patchy peeling skin (loss of vernix)
Old man appearance
Postterm treatment - answer- close fetal monitoring bpp
Cervical ripening
Labor induction esp if oligo
Prevent mec aspiration
Amnioinfusion ??
Dystocia - answer- difficult labor
Induction vs augmentation - answer- induction- initiation of labor before it begins naturally
Augmentation- stimulation of contractions after they have begun naturally
Induction if: - answer- abruption
Chorioamnionitis
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