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Emily M Ference
NURS 488-002
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Case Study
K.F. is a 36 y.o. female admitted to the hospital for a repeat cesarean section at 39 weeks
gestation.
The patients past medical history includes: gestational thrombocytopenia, anxiety, mild
scoliosis, Hashimotos thyroiditis, impaired vision (wears glasses/contacts), Group B
streptococcal infection in pregnancy, pregnancy induced hypertension (admitted pp for mg),
preeclampsia, occasional migraine when pregnant, and uterine anomaly (fibroid).
The patients past surgical history includes: 2 cesarean sections (2011, 2015), tonsillectomy, foot
surgery, and myomectomy (2010).
Medications/Allergies
No known allergies.
Medications:
Acetaminophen (TYLENOL) tablet 650 mg, q6h, PO, for mild pain
Bisacodyl (DULCOLAX) 10 mg, daily PRN, RE, for constipation
Cefazolin (ANCEF) 2 g IVPB 50 mL, once, IV,
Citric acid-sodium citrate (BICITRA) 30 mL, once PRN, PO, for heartburn
Docusate sodium (COLACE) 200 mg, 2 times daily PRN, PR, for constipation
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Family/Social/Work History
No significant family, social, or work history.
Pathophysiology
Preeclampsia Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder defined as hypertension accompanied by
proteinuria after the 20th week of gestation. It is diagnosed by the presence of hypertension and
either proteinuria (greater than or equal to 300 mg in a 24 hr collection or protein/creatinine
ration greater than or equal to 0.3 or protein dipstick reading of 1+) or, in the absence of
proteinuria, new onset hypertension with platelet count less than 100,000/microliter, serum
creatinine concentrations greater than 1.1 mg/dl, elevated blood concentrations of liver
transaminases to twice normal concentrations, pulmonary edema, or cerebral or visual changes
(Uzan, J., Carbonnel, M., Piconne, O., Asmar, R., & Ayoubi, J.M., 2011). The patient can be
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treated with Magnesium Sulfate, and also observed every 4 hours for 48 hours for clonus, deep
tendon reflexes, epigastric pain, blurred vision, and headaches. Vital signs are also closely
monitored. The only cure for preeclampsia is delivery.
Group B streptococcus GBS is a bacteria found in the intestines, vagina or rectum of 25% of
healthy adult women. These women can pass the bacteria to their baby during delivery, but not
all infants become infected if the mother is. Signs and symptoms that there is a higher chance of
delivering a baby with GBS include labor or premature rupture of membranes before 37 weeks,
rupture of membranes 18 hours or more before delivery, fever during labor, a UTI, and a
previous baby with GBS. All pregnant women are routinely tested for GBS as per CDC
guidelines between the 35th and 37th week of gestation. If the test is positive, they will receive an
antibiotic at least 4 hours before delivery. If they receive the antibiotic less than 4 hours before
delivery or if the infant is less than 35 weeks gestation, the infant will be observed for sepsis for
at least 48 hours. Signs and symptoms of early-onset GBS in infants include sepsis, pneumonia,
meningitis, breathing problems, unstable BP, and GI and kidney problems.
Physical Assessment
K.F. -
Vital signs: Temp 97.7, HR 70, BP 124/74, RR 16, O2 Sat 99%, Pain 5
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat: Pupils equal, round and reactive to light, ears and nose
are normal, throat is pink and moist, head is symmetrical
GI:
Skin: Normal color, even skin tone, abdominal incision dry, no redness/swelling/drainage
Baby
Length: 20
Weight: 3000 g
Skin: Pink skin color, small stork bite on left eyelid, no newborn rash
Abdomen: Normal
Lab results
TRANSCRIBED
Nursing Diagnosis #1: Anxiety RT fear and stress over current condition AEB elevated BP
and patient statements.
Interventions:
1. Provide extensive patient education to help ease patient and allow patient time to
ask questions during hourly rounding.
2. Teach patient 3 relaxation techniques that the patient can teach back by the end of
shift.
Outcomes:
1. Patient will experience decreased anxiety due to extensive knowledge regarding
her and her babys conditions by the end of shift.
2. Patient will teach back and have practiced 3 relaxation techniques and
experienced a decrease in anxiety by the end of shift.
Nursing Diagnosis #2: Insufficient breast milk RT delayed milk supply AEB baby crying,
looking for breast, and losing over 10% of body weight.
Interventions:
1. Suggest formula feedings or other ways to supplement and keep babys weight up
until the mothers milk comes in.
2. Teach patient 3 techniques for stimulating breasts and milk formation, such as
pumping or practicing skin to skin with baby.
3. Patient will meet with a lactation consultant to receive further education on
breastfeeding by the end of shift.
Outcomes
1. Patient will implement at least one intervention to keep the baby from losing more
than 10% of her body weight.
2. Patient will demonstrate 3 measures to ensure adequate milk supply by end of
hospital stay.
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3. Patient will implement at least 2 techniques learned from the lactation consultant
by the end of shift.
Nursing Diagnosis #3: Risk for injury RT signs of preeclampsia AEB hypertension and
proteinuria.
Interventions:
1. Observe patient for signs of worsening condition such as blurred vision,
headache, alteration in level of consciousness, epigastric pain, hyperreflexia every
4 hours for 48 hours.
2. Monitor intake and output throughout shift.
3. Educate the patient on warning signs and symptoms of disease progression at
beginning of shift.
Outcomes:
1. Patient will not demonstrate any signs or symptoms of worsening condition by
end of shift and end of 48 hour observation period.
2. Intake and output with remain within normal limits throughout shift.
3. Patient will be able to teach back at least 5 warning signs and symptoms of
worsening condition.
References
Group B Strep Infection: GBS. (2017, March 02). American Pregnancy Association. Retrieved
April 17, 2017, from http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/group-b-strep-
infection/
Hashimotos Thyroiditis. (n.d.). Retrieved April 17, 2017, from
http://www.thyroid.org/hashimotos-thyroiditis/
Uzan, J., Carbonnel, M., Piconne, O., Asmar, R., & Ayoubi, J.M. (2011). Pre-eclampsia:
Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Vascular Health and Risk Management, 7, 467-
474. DOI: 10.2147/VHRM.S20181
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3148420/#
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