A Case Presentation on Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

In partial fulfilment to the requirements in NCM 103 Related Learning Experience

Presented by: Forges, Troy Joseph Panaga, Hazel Latawan, Michael Pascual, Charise Magauay, Marichu Salud, Christy Gale

General Objective
At the end of the case presentation our audience and co-learners in the field of health will be able to enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes in properly initiating the actual duties and responsibilities of a hospital nurse by participating in the reduction of the mortality, morbidity, disability and further complications of Mild Pre-eclampsia in order to be an effective and proficient nurses in the future.

Specific Objectives
At the end of the case presentation our audience and co-learners in the field of health will be able: - To define and understand MILD PREECLAMPSIA - To know and differentiate the cause, signs and symptoms of MILD PRE-ECLAMPSIA - To be able to identify the different drugs or medications in the management of the disease

- To provide knowledge in the prevention of Mild Preeclampsia - To facilitate nursing care for a patient with Mild Preeclampsia using the nursing process

Physical Assessment
Date Assessed: April 27, 2009 10:00 AM General Appearance: The patient appears obese, weak, and in pain. The patient is well groomed. Contraptions: The patient has no contraptions Vital Signs: BP: 130/80 mmHg Temperature: 36.5 C Pulse Rate: 88 bpm Respiratory Rate: 20 cpm

SKIN APPENDAGES 1. Nails Inspection Transparent, smooth and convex Inspection Pinkish Transparent, smooth and convex Pale Normal

2. Nail beds

d/t decreased tissue perfusion d/t decreased tissue perfusion

3. Nail base 4. Capillary refill

Inspection

Firm

Firm No prompt return of nail bed to pink within 2-3 seconds

White color of Inspection nail bed under / Palpation pressure should return to pink within 2-3 seconds

ABDOMEN 1. Shape Inspection Flat to slight convex Inspection No lesions, scars, and discoloration Convex Normal

2. Skin Appearance

Presence of linea nigra (+)hematoma

Due to pregnancy. Due to taking of fetal heart tone. Normal

3. Bowel Sound

Auscultatio Clicks or 31 Bowel n gurling sounds sound/min occur irregularly and range from 535 per minute Palpation

4. Presence of tenderness

No tenderness No tenderness Normal