A Gynecologist Treats Women of All Ages for Different Issues Concerning Their Reproductive Systems.

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System Disorder

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Labor and Delivery with complaints

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Uterine contractions.

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Alteration in Health

(Diagnosis)

Premature Birth

Client Problem

Related to Alteration

in Health

Complaints of uterine

contractions

Pathophysiology

Related to Client

Problem

Premature labor

Assessment

Past Medical History

Premature labor

Teamwork and

Collaboration

Medications

Folic acid, Ferrous

Sulfate

Risk Factors

Laboratory Data

smoking, over weight, no

prenatal care, drinking

alcohol, drugs, history of

premature labor

low progesterone in the

body.

Objective and

Subjective Data

Diagnostic

Procedures/Surgical

Interventions

cramping, pain, backache,

fluid leaking, fever,

increased vaginal discharge.

Safety Considerations

Discharge Planning

Emergency contact ready

for patient. Teach about

signs of preterm labor

Interprofessional

Care

Assess for bleeding.

Non-pharmacological

interventions for pain.

Have emergency

contact ready. If signs

of preterm labor is

noticed call the doctor

immediately. Sit

down with your legs

elevated every hour or

so, and don't lift

heavy objects. Stop

physical activity and

rest if you experience

contractions that don't

stop within a short

time. ry to decrease

the stress in your life.

Dietitian. Lactation

nurse.

Coordination of

Client Care

Social services.

Nursing Interventions (Evidence-Based)

Outcomes/Evaluations

IV fluids, medications to help relax uterus. Antibiotics as ordered.

check patients vitals, check for cervix dilation.

Patient will have pregnancy after

36 weeks.

Client Education

Teach patient to feel for uterus tightening and softening....