Question

A 22-year-old woman presents to the hospital at 34 weeks gestation. She is G1P1. It was an uncomplicated pregnancy until 12 hours prior to admission, she experienced escape of fluid from the vagina, non-foul smelling.

She developed fever (38.2 degrees centigrade) around 6 hours prior to admission and she currently experiencing mild to moderate uterine contractions. She was started on antimicrobial treatment per IV. FHR is 118 bpm, RR=28   PR=90 BP= 110/70

Nursiing diagnosis is : Hyperthermia related to risk of possible infection as evidenced by temperature

1. what are the other possible Interventions that can be done here with rationale

2. What are the possible subjective and objective datas?

3. What are the possible goals both long term and short term :)

Answer 1

1) The interventions that can be undertaken here are as follows-

Intervention 1- Administer anti-pyretic medication as prescribed by the doctor

Rationale- administrating anti-pyretic drugs helps lower the body temperature and reduces the chances of further complications. Paracetamol is the best drug utilized in pregnancy for this condition.

Intervention 2- Provide oxygen therapy for extreme cases

Rationale- the lack of saturated oxygen levels in blood can impact the fetal heart rate and oxygen supply, to reduce the chances of hypoxia the oxygen therapy is provided

Intervention 3- Encourage ample fluid intake by mouth

Rationale- dehydration and fluid loss can lead to high temperature

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