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Chances of pulmonary
infections greater. Assess pain: incisional, gas pains, referred shoulder
pain, uterine contractions, pain from elimination
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Administer pain meds 1st
24 – 72 hrs; promote comfort; TC&DB. Duromorph or PCA.
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General anesthesia:
abdominal distension: ambulation, liquid diet 1st 24- 48 hrs or
return of BS; avoid straws, carbonated drinks; rectal suppositories;
lying on Left die → passage of flatus.
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Mother/baby separated /p
C-sec → anger, withdrawal, depression indicates grief response to loss
of fantasized birth experience; by 2nd or 3rd day
→ “taking-hold” period. Reactions to C-sec: depends on woman’s
perception & definition of experience.
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PP Adolescent: assess
support; Social Services referral; benefits from Beta or similar group
classes.
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contraception essential part
of teaching
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Woman relinquishing infant:
potential for emotional crises in decision-making; ambivalence; seeing the
newborn aids the grieving process; relinquishing is a painful act of love.
Anticipate potential for problems if decision is made to parent an unwanted child.
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