A 22 year old client presents for obstetrical care. She inqu…
A 22 year old client presents for obstetrical care. She inquires about the safety of a medication she is currently taking, which is listed as a Category C. You explain the drug classification system to the client and state that category C drugs:
Read DetailsA woman presents for her initial prenatal care visit. Her ob…
A woman presents for her initial prenatal care visit. Her obstetrical history includes: one first trimester miscarriage; one male infant born at 39 weeks gestation who is alive and well; Di/Di twins born at 28 weeks gestation. One twin died but the other is alive and well. The gravida/para TPAL four-digit nomenclature of this history is:
Read DetailsA woman is discharged 48 hours after an uncomplicated delive…
A woman is discharged 48 hours after an uncomplicated delivery of a normal infant. She has a lateral episiotomy and was voiding easily on discharge. The next day she calls regarding increased pain in her perineal area. She has taken ibuprofen as directed and her perineal area is tender and swollen and she is having increased difficulty voiding. What instructions would you give this client?
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