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VALERIO, SD (Postpartum Bleeding)
VALERIO, SD (Postpartum Bleeding)
NURSING HISTORY:
Ms. Catriona Wurtzbach, a 32 year old G4P4 who vaginally delivered a 4,309 grm term
male infant 45 minutes ago. She had an uncomplicated prenatal course, and her only
medications during pregnancy were prenatal vitamins.
Her membranes ruptured at home 48 hours prior to delivery, and she was admitted to
labor and delivery about 2 hours ago in active labor. Her labor progressed quickly, and she
delivered an hour later. The placenta was delivered spontaneously within 5 minutes. Her
estimated blood loss was 400 ml. She had a second-degree perineal laceration that was repaired
under local anesthesia. No type and cross were done. She has no known allergies.
Her most recent vital signs 10 minutes ago were as follows, pulse 88, BP 124/70, RR 20,
Temp. 37.1 degree Celsius, O2 saturation 97%. After 2 hours post vaginal delivery the patient
stated” I do not feel good. I feel sick to the stomach, my head is spinning. I am really crampy.
Can I have something for pain?' The nurse assesses the patient, and the fundus is boggy at 3 cm
above umbilicus, The patient complaints pain in lower abdomen and area around vagina.
Hospital gown soaked with blood; perineal pads saturated with blood.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:
A
t term the uterus and placenta receive 500-800mL blood per minute through their low
resistance network of vessels. This high flow predisposes a gravid uterus to significant
bleeding if not well physiologically or medically controlled. By the third trimester maternal
blood volume increases by 50% which increases the body tolerance of blood loss during
delivery. Following the delivery of the fetus, the gravid uterus is able to contract down
significantly given the reduction in volume. This allows the placenta to separate from
uterine interface, exposing maternal blood vessels that interface with the placental surface.
After the separation and delivery of the placenta, the uterus initiates a process of contraction
and retraction, shortening its fiber and kinking the supplying blood vessels, like physiologic
sutures or living ligatures.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES:
CBC ( this blood test evaluates blood loss, anemia blood replacement therapy and fluid
balance and screens red blood cell status)
PRR & PT ( this test evaluates coagulation ability of the blood)
Ultrasound ( use to perform noninvasive, risk free abdominal examinations, used to detect
tumor, cyst, obstruction and abscesses, information gained from the use of ultrasound.)
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT:
IV fluid
Blood transfusion
Oxygen therapy
Indwelling folley catheter
Oxytocin
Name of Student: Valertio, Stephanie Danielle M
Date Submitted: 04/15/21 C.I.’s Signature
Form No.: TSU-COS-SF-04 Revision No.: 00 Effectivity Date: June 22, 2016 Page 1 of 1
“I do not feel good. I feel sick to the stomach, my head is spinning. I am really crampy.”
As verbalized by the patient.
OBJECTIVE:
Vital Signs:
Temperature: 37.1°C
Respiratory Rate: 20 bpm
Pulse Rate: 88 bpm
Blood Pressure: 124/70 mmHg
O2 Saturation: 92%
ASSESSMENT:
PLANNNING:
After 8 hours of appropriate nursing intervention and proper health teachings to the
patient will be able to:
INTERVENTION:
Independent
Collaborative
-Instruct the caregiver to report any untoward sign or symptoms
EVALUATION:
-After 8hours of nursing interventions goals are met as evidence of the clients decrease in
pain and discomfort and positive verbal report of the client during the evaluation.