56 Peds

Is the descent of the fetus into the pelvis.

Lightening
Premonitory Signs of Labor
- Braxton Hicks Contractions
- Lightening
- Sudden Burst of Energy
- Bloody Show
- Rupture of the Membranes
- Cervical changes
- Gastrointestinal Disturbances
CARDIOVASCULAR

Nursing interventions - cardiac output increases to ______

300-500mL of blood is squeezed from the uterus into the maternal circulation with each contraction

Blood pressure should be taken between contractions b/c its HIGH during

Anxiety and pain may also increase BP

supine position can cause HYPOtension due to vessels being compressed by the fetal weight.
RESPIRATORY

Nursing interventions - hyperventilation may ____________the level if of C02 in the mother's blood

Decrease

oxygen consumption doubles
Variables affecting labor are
- Pelvis
- Perineum
- Uterus
- Vagina
- Cervix
pelvis -

Author

Jme

ID

96986

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56 Peds

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56

Updated

2011-08-16T08:39:57Z

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