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CHAPTERI MATERNAL ANO OBSTETRIC DISORDERS CASE STUDY PART 2 PEDIATRIC MATERNITY AND PSYCHIATRIC CASES Chart/Exhibit wels o instan dersel Vital Signs Blood pressure Heart rate Respiratory rate Temperature 16 breaths/min GR F (372 ) strog onse 5. Do any of these vital signs caute concern? What should you do? Lab 6. P.M. tells you that the date of her last menstrual period (LMP) was February 2. How would you calculate her due date? What is her due date? 7. What is the significance of a gynecoid pelvis? 8. What specimens are important to obtain when the pelvic examination is done! CASE STUDY PROGRESS Nursing interventions focus on monitoring the woman and fetus for growth and development; detect ing potential complications, and teaching P.M. about nutrition, how to deal with common discomforts of pregnancy, and activities of self care. 9. A psychological assessment is done to determine P.M.'s feelings and attitudes regarding her pregnancy. How do attitudes, beliefs, and feelings affect pregnancy?

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Ans. 5 Vital signs are within normal range. The nurse should continue monitoring vital signs for early detection of any health condition.

Ans. 6 LMP - February 2 by using Naegele's formula

by adding a year in LMP, subtracting three months, and adding seven days to the date.

EDD - November 9 of the same year.

Ans. 7 The gynecoid pelvis has its significance that it has all it's diameters which are favorable for the normal delivery of the baby. Its size and shape is such that it helps in delivery of the baby.

Ans. 8 Vaginal swab and pap smear (for cervical cancer screening)

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