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VS – baseline BP -
changes may relate to renal changes or preeclampsia
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Pulse – may increase 10 beats as blood
vol. Increases
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WT – r/t body build. Above 200 or below 100 lb considered
abnormal, sudden gain
preeclampsia. 3-5 lb 1st
trimester, 12-15 2nd and 3rd trimester.
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Edema – Small am’t dependent
edema esp. toward end of preg. Note is
in hands, face as well as legs, feet
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Uterine size – r/t fetal
growth as expected
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Fetal Heartbeat –
120-160 gives info on fetal status
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