Olivia 38 years old gravida 6 para 5 at 37 weeks gestation is…
Question Olivia 38 years old gravida 6 para 5 at 37 weeks gestation is… Olivia 38 years old gravida 6 para 5 at 37 weeks gestation is admitted at FUMC labor and delivery unit with the admitting diagnosis of placenta previa. The patient was brought to ER due to profuse bright red vaginal bleeding without abdominal pain. During the interview, patient revealed that her last pregnancy is placenta previa and had cesarean section because of fetal distress. She is currently taking her medications for anemia. Assessment’s findings revealed vital signs: T 98.6 °F, P 84, R 11, BP 126/74, FHT baseline 110 average, no uterine activity at this time, deferred vaginal examination. Doctor’s Order • Start .9% Nacl at 75ml/hr • For CBC, routine UA, and ultrasound • O2 via nasal cannula at 2LPM, titrate to keep sats >96% • On bed rest • For electronic fetal heart monitoring • VS and FHT every 2 hours • Acetaminophen 650mg po q 6 hours prn for pain or temp >101.5 °F • Betamethasone sodium phosphate 2mg IM daily • Folic acid .5mg po daily • Schedule for a cesarean section two days from admission • Any increased bleeding or contractions call physician immediately Describe the importance of diagnostic and laboratory test in the given scenario. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
