FETAL DISTRESS

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Updated 1/25

Dear nurses,

Prolapse of the umbilical cord during pregnancy
may be a complication of breech birth. In breech
presentation, the fetus faces the opposite direction.

Fetal distress may have many causes, these include:
- prolapse of the umbilical cord

- meconium in the amniotic fluid
- abruptio placenta

- IV Pitocin used to induce labor

Cesarean section may be necessary to avoid distress
of the baby.

CHILDBIRTH - MATERNAL NURSING

Dear nurses,

Do you need to learn more about Fetal Heart Monitoring

and childbirth?

Learn more by clicking on the link:

Simplifying Maternal Nursing- Part 5

THE APGAR SCORE

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Updated 2/25

Dear nurses,

The Apgar score is an assessment done at 1 minute
 and 5 minutes after the birth of the newborn. 

 The anterior part of the pituitary gland, is responsible for           
 the production of a number of hormones. These include:           
- Prolactin, which is responsible for breast milk production. 

Click on the link for more information:

Hormones   

WHAT IF YOU WERE NEW TO ICU?

Updated 6/25

Dear nurses,

New topics have been added below.

You can also watch the video: 
New to ICU

Learn more about : Poor circulation

Learn more about : Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Learn more : The Nursing Process

CARE PLANNING AND NURSING DIAGNOSIS

Updated 6/25      Dearnurses.com is no longer available.

Dear nurses,

New images and links have been added below.

Most people who anticipate taking a long plane
 flight, may hardly stop to think about dehydration
 and its consequences. 

Learn more about : DVT and Diagnostic tests

Learn more about: The Nursing Process

 Clinical scenarios are a normal part of nursing.
Above there are five clinical scenarios unfolding.

Scenario 1- A patient who is admitted to a healthcare
facility and will need teaching. Click on the link:

ER experience for the layperson

Scenario 2- The patient on mechanical ventilation
and the nurse is unsure what to do.

Click on the link:

  The patient on mechanical ventilation

Scenario 3 -A patient has arrived in the Emergency
Room, both the doctor and nurse are at the bedside
to do an assessment.
Learn more by clicking on the link:

An ER experience
 

Scenario 4 - A nurse does an assessment. 
IV assessment

Scenario 5 - A nurse tries to encourage a patient to do
breathing exercises.

Care planning

CARE PLANNING IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Dear nurses,

Do you need helpful information regarding care planning
in the clinical setting? Please click on the link and enjoy
learning : Care Plan- What is it?