Question

Nursing care plan.

Maternal Adaptation During Pregnancy

1. Jessica and Mike are new clients at your obstetrics office. You are asking them about the reason for their visit. Jessica says she thinks she is pregnant because she missed a period. Mike tells you Jessica is always nauseated in the morning and eats all the time the rest of the day. They have not been using birth control and have wanted to have children since they got married last summer. Jessica says her clothes are feeling tighter and her breasts seem tender. Mike says he has noticed that Jessica has been frequently getting up to go to the bathroom at night. (Learning Objectives 2 and 4)

Please answer the following using the above scenario.

1. Definition of Medical Diagnosis; Etiology/Pathophysiology of the above patient.

2. What are Common Sign/Symptoms?

3. What are the Potential Complications?

4. What are the Expected Assessment Finding head to toe assessment?
5. Diagnostic Studies/Labs.

Answer 1

Answer: The medical diagnosis includes the most common laboratory test that is the detection of hCG (human Chorionic-Gonadotrophin). Levels of hCG can be found in both the blood and urine. Due to pregnancy, Jessica is feeling nausea and vomiting as these are initial symptoms.

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