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UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH STUDIES
J. P. Rizal Extension, West Rembo, Makati City 1215
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A CASE OF AN 18-YEAR OLD G1P0 WOMAN WHO UNDERWENT NSD DUE TO PREMATURE
RUPTURE OF MEMBRANE
Submitted by:
Group 4
Submitted to:
Prof. Rochel Klath, RN. MAN
DECEMBER 4, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
II. OBJECTIVES
III. NURSING HISTORY
IV. GORDON’S FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PATTERN
V. REVIEW OF SYSTEM
VI. PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
VII. COURSE IN THE WARD
VIII. DIAGNOSTICS AND LABORATORY RESULTS
IX. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
X. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
XI. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
XII. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
XIII. CONCEPT MAP AND NURSING CARE PLAN
XIV. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
XV. NON-PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT
XVI. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
XVII. DISCHARGE PLAN
XVIII. EVALUATION
XIX. REFERENCES
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I. INTRODUCTION
According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (2017), the period during
which a fetus grows inside a woman's womb or uterus is referred to as pregnancy. From the last menstrual
cycle through delivery, a pregnancy normally lasts around 40 weeks, or slightly over 9 months. Trimesters
are the terms used by doctors to describe the three stages of pregnancy.
In addition, MentalHealth.net (n.d.) claimed that pregnancy is a unique, exciting, and frequently joyful
moment in a woman's life, as it displays the woman's incredibly creative and caring abilities while also
bridging the gap between the present and the future. Pregnancy comes at a price, but a pregnant woman
must also be a responsible woman in order to best support her future child's health. For all of its needs, the
growing fetus (the word used to identify the baby-to-be throughout early developmental stages) is completely
reliant on its mother's healthy body. As a result, pregnant women must make every effort to be as healthy
and well-nourished as possible.
This is a case study of Mrs. Montecarlos, who is an 18-year-old mother with a GP score of G1P1
who delivered a healthy baby girl at 35 weeks AOG, through Normal Spontaneous Delivery. She was
admitted to Ospital ng Makati last January 27, 2021, at 9:13 am due to pain in her lower abdomen.
As claimed by the University of Rochester Medical Center (n.d.), a pregnancy complication is preterm
premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM). The sac (amniotic membrane) enclosing your baby splits
(ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy with this disorder. When the sac ruptures, you're more likely to
become infected. You're also more likely to have a baby that is born prematurely.
Moreover, Medina & Hill (2006) said that the rupture of membranes before 37 weeks of pregnancy
is known as preterm premature rupture of membranes. It affects 3% of pregnancies and accounts for one-
third of all premature births. Significant prenatal morbidity, such as respiratory distress syndrome, newborn
infection, umbilical cord prolapse, placental abruption, and fetal mortality, can result. Improved newborn
outcomes need appropriate evaluation and care. Because the digital examination is linked with a shorter
latent time and the risk of undesirable consequences, speculum examination is chosen to evaluate cervical
dilatation. When rupture of membranes occurs at or after 34 weeks of pregnancy, treatment varies based on
gestational age and may entail delivery. Many newborn problems, including intraventricular hemorrhage and
respiratory distress syndrome, can be reduced with corticosteroids, and antibiotics can be used to extend the
latency period.
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Based on March of Dimes (2018), Labor (commonly known as childbirth) is the process through
which your baby emerges from the uterus (womb). When you have regular contractions that force your
cervix to alter, you're in labor. The muscles of your uterus contract and then relax during contractions.
Contractions aid in the expulsion of your baby from your uterus. The cervix, which sits at the top of the vagina
is the entryway to the uterus. Your cervix dilates as labor begins (opens up). However, these are the signs
of labor; (a) You have strong and regular contractions. A contraction occurs when the muscles of your
uterus contract and then release like a fist. Contractions aid in the delivery of your baby. When you're in full-
blown labor, contractions last 30 to 70 seconds and happen every 5 to 10 minutes. You can't walk or talk
during them because they're so powerful. Over time, they grow stronger and closer together; (b) You feel
pain in your belly and lower back. This pain doesn't go away when you move or change positions; (c) You
have a bloody (brownish or reddish) mucus discharge. This is called a bloody show; (d) Your water
breaks. In your uterus, your baby has been developing amniotic fluid (the bag of waters). You may notice a
large surge of water if the water bag bursts. You might only feel a trickle. In addition, these are the signs that
the mother may be close to starting labor; (a) Your baby drops or moves lower into your pelvis. This is
referred to as lightning. It indicates that your baby is preparing to give birth by moving into position. It might
happen a few weeks or even hours before your labor starts; (b) You have an increase in vaginal discharge
that’s clear, pink, or slightly bloody. This is referred to as a show or a bloody show. It might happen a few
days before labor begins or right at the start; (c) At a prenatal checkup, your health care provider tells
you that your cervix has begun to efface (thin) and dilate (open). Your cervix is usually 3.5 to 4 cm long
before childbirth. It's 10 centimeters when completely dilated (open) for labor. Contractions assist open your
cervix once labor begins; (d) You have the nesting instinct. This is when you want to get things organized
in your home to get ready for your baby. You may want to do things like cook meals or get the baby’s clothes
and room ready. Doing these things is fine as long as you’re careful not to overdo them. You need your
energy for labor and birth.
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II. OBJECTIVES
General Objective:
This case study seeks to increase knowledge, improve skills, and understand the patient's
perspective, particularly for nursing students who may be involved in this type of delivery. To offer the
essential nursing care and intervention for a patient with a Premature Rupture of Membrane's well-being
(PROM). We'd have to figure out what nursing difficulties there are, as well as the nursing considerations and
managements that go along with them, in order to promote and maintain the patient's health.
Specific Objectives:
a. Knowledge
● To discuss the pathophysiology of the client's condition.
● To understand the underlying causes of PROM and identify any possible complications.
● To be familiar with the necessary assessments for Premature Rupture of Membrane
(PROM).
● To acquire knowledge regarding the client’s medication and analyze its classifications,
indications, side effects, mode of action, and nursing considerations that should be
observed.
b. Skills
● To formulate a nursing diagnosis, a nursing care plan, and use clinical judgment to set goals.
● To provide quality nursing care and proper interventions for Premature Rupture of
Membrane
● Administer correct medications as ordered and according to client's condition
● To educate the client and give appropriate health teaching to enhance well-being and
prevent further complications.
c. Attitude
● To utilize communication skills to obtain information about the client such as demographic
profile, past medical, psychosocial history and their family as well.
● To build rapport with the client and her significant other to promote trust and a good nurse-
patient interaction.
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Present Illness:
As reported by the patient, she began experiencing discomfort in her lower abdomen on January 23,
2021, and it extended from the lower abdomen to the lumbar area. She was 35 weeks pregnant when she
was admitted to the hospital at 6 a.m. She gave birth to a baby girl at 9:13 a.m. after being admitted to the
delivery room for a Normal Spontaneous Delivery (NSD). She is a primigravida, or G1P0.
Past Illness:
The patient claimed to have had all of her childhood vaccinations, including BGC, DTap, Measles,
MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Polio. She had her first menstrual cycle when she was in the sixth or twelfth
grade. Although she cannot recall when she had her first dosage of tetanus toxoid, she can recall receiving
her second dose on January 18, 2021. She mentioned that she visits the center on a regular basis for her
monthly check-up. Her water bag broke on January 23, 2021, and she went to the barangay center, where
she was told it was a natural occurrence. When she felt discomfort in her lower abdomen on January 27,
2021, she decided to go to the OB Emergency Room at the Ospital ng Makati (OSMak).
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I. Health Perception The patient sees herself The patient is confident There are no changes
Health Management as a healthy individual that she is healthy with regards to the
Pattern as she rarely has illness despite being in pain as patient’s attitude
and is always able to she was able to deliver towards her health.
manage her problems her baby normally and
preventing stress. She without any
also prefers consuming complication. And she is
fresh and healthy foods eating normally hoping
and she doesn’t engage to regain strength.
in any vices.
Furthermore, she
doesn’t fail to visit their
barangay hall for her
prenatal check-ups.
II. Nutritional and The patient’s diet The patient experienced Prior to hospitalization,
Metabolic Pattern consists of nutritious decreased appetite due the patient is already
vegetables and fruits to her recent delivery conscious with her diet
and a balanced amount however she is and consumes healthy
of calories. She drinks determined and hoping foods and it continues
7-8 glasses of water a to regain her strength until now that she gave
day. She sometimes that’s why she eats her birth.
consumes fast food and food and is trying to
sweets but only in the return slowly to her
right amount. usual diet.
Bladder: Bladder:
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IV. Activity and Because the patient is a In the hospital, patients' During the entire
Exercise Pattern stay-at-home mother, activities include admission of the patient
she is constantly in ambulation, deep to the hospital, her daily
control of domestic breathing and coughing routines are restricted
responsibilities. exercises, bathing, and and her leisure and
Watching her favorite personal hygiene. recreation activities are
television and baking disrupted.
pastries would be two of The patient reports no
her favorite pastimes. history of Dyspnea or
fatigue.
V. Sleep-Rest Pattern The patient stated that During the patient’s stay The patient's sleep and
she was able to sleep for in the hospital, she had rest patterns changed
enough time as her trouble sleeping after she was admitted
husband provides a because of perineal pain to the hospital. Due to
peaceful and quiet due to labor and her current state, she is
environment for her delivery. unable to sleep, and
while she’s asleep pain and discomfort are
the key causes of her
sleep troubles.
VI. Cognitive - Patient has completed During the times of her There are no changes
Perceptual Pattern high school. She is able confinement, she still or alterations.
to read and write. She is manages to
able to communicate communicate with the
and be understood by nurses despite the pain
others. she is enduring.
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VII. Self-Perception Patient is a cheerful Though in pain, the Although the patient had
Self-Concept Pattern individual who is kind patient still manages to been in pain and
and easy to get along appear calm and difficulties due to her
with. She enjoys positive about her new recent labor, this does
spending time with both role as a mother. not appear to detract
her friend and her family. from her general feeling
She considers herself to of physical wellbeing.
be a whole person as
long as she is well,
complete, and
surrounded by her
family.
VIII. Role - The patient is a married The patient's family is There are no
Relationship Pattern woman. She is currently supportive of her. She alterations.
residing in Makati appreciates their
together with her presence and
husband. She views her assistance. The patient
primary role at this stage mentioned that she and
of her life as being a wife her spouse and parents
and a future mother. were really close.
She has close They are now taking
relationships with her turns caring for her while
parents and despite she is in the hospital.
living far apart, they Her friends came to see
have managed to her once to catch up and
maintain good harmony cheer her up for being a
between all of their new mother.
family members. She
has little spare time to
socialize with friends.
IX. Sexuality - The patient stated that The patient is concerned The patient is having an
Reproductive she is sexually active. with sexual intercourse anxiety of conceiving
The patient had her because of her again because of the
menarche at 13 years condition. She is difficult experience of
old and usually somehow afraid of birth
experiences cramps and conceiving a child again
headaches the week because of what she’d
before her cycle. She is been through in giving
currently in her first birth.
pregnancy.
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X. Coping - Stress The patient stated that According to the patient, The patient remains
Tolerance Pattern when she is stressed, Her recent health positive, stating that
she usually has a condition made her a having his husband by
conversation with her little bit stressed but her side helps her cope
husband as he was her again her husband is her by providing support.
primary support. She primary means of
also engages in support during this time.
activities to relieve
stress like playing piano
and eating ice cream
while having a walk.
XI. Value - Belief Patient claimed that God The patient said that a She stated that this is
Pattern is her source of strength relationship with God is just a challenge to her
and meaning very essential and with life and she will get
her present condition through it with God’s
and with the previous grace.
decisions that she made,
she feels like she needs
to consult and
communicate well to
God. She is faithful to
God so she knows that
she will overcome what
she is experiencing right
now.
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V. REVIEW OF SYSTEM
Symmetrical
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Vagial and labial soreness should
resolve within a few weeks after
the NSD.
Length: 1 cm
Diameter: 0.5 cm
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subside within a few days of your
baby's birth. Your vaginal tissue
will most likely not restore to its
pre-birth form, but this should not
be an issue.
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properly.
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Heart Auscultation There is an audible Normal
cardiac sound in the
patient. Between the 4th
and 5th intercostal
spaces, the Point of
Maximal Impulse may be
heard. The heart is
beating well, with a pulse
rate of 88 beats per
minute, which is higher
than the typical rate of
60-100 beats per
minute.
Lower Extremities Inspection and Palpation The feet are undefined in Normal
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size, with no blemishes
or scars. The fingernails
are neat and short.
There are ten fingers.
The patient is mobile or
ambulatory.
Motor functioning -
Active ROM allows the
patient to move her
extremities. As she
pushed down/up his
hands, she was able to
stretch her arms in front
and resist activity.
Sensory functioning -
The patient’s sensory
system is intact, she was
able to distinguish touch
pain, hot and cold.
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January 27, 2021 Monitor Vital signs The nurse is expected to take Patient is following
the temperature, pulse rate, instructions and stated that
respiration rate and the blood she is somehow at ease for
pressure of the patient. the result of her assessment
in Vital signs.
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January 27, 2021 Provide Assess the client’s need for the
Having no pain is
nonpharmacologic and administration of a PRN pain
characterized by 0 (zero)
pharmacologic pain medication (e.g., oral, topical,
and 10 is the worst possible
relief subcutaneous, IM, IV) pain. Reactions and sudden
changes were observed
Administer and document during the intervention.
pharmacological pain Feelings of the patient were
management needed by the documented and observed.
client.
Several non-pharmacological
analgesic resources/methods
used in postpartum woman
care in the immediate
postpartum period were
assessed in this systematic
review. Of these, only TENS
and cryotherapy presented
well-established data
regarding the significant effect
on the reduction of
abdominal/pelvic pain in
postpartum women.
January 27, 2021 Instruct to follow and The nurse shall provide the Patients are asked to keep a
have a balanced diet client the proper nutrients she daily food diary in which they
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needs with the help of the other record what and how much
healthcare providers. The they have eaten, when and
nurse should also encourage where the food was
the patient to follow and consumed, and the context
consume the meal planned for in which the food was
her. consumed.
References:
Institute of Medicine (US)
Subcommittee on Military
Weight Management.
(2019). Weight-Loss and
Maintenance Strategies.
Nih.gov; National
Academies Press (US).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.go
v/books/NBK221839/
January 29, 2021 Assist the patient prior Health teaching should be The patient’s overall
to her discharge discussed. The nurse assigned experience was
will inform the client on things documented as well as the
she needs to do. Provide information regarding her
answers and educate the client situation. The instructions
to avoid misleading made by the healthcare
information.Evaluate the provider were written and
overall experience of the verbally given to the client.
patient and document what is
needed to be documented.
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https://medlineplus.gov/l
ab-tests/hemoglobin-
test/
https://www.mountsinai.
org/health-
library/tests/platelet-
count
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Potassium 6.1 mmol/L Normal
Urinalysis
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placenta during
pregnancy. The test can
be used to see if a
woman is pregnant. Or
it can be done as part of
a screening test for birth
defects.
https://www.uofmhealth.
org/health-
library/hw42062
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S&S1
S&S2
S&S3
S&S4
S&S5
S&S6
***Place at least two (2) to four (4) different diagnoses similar or related to the case.
**Put narrative discussion of the parameter set on the table.
*Use APA format for proper citation of references.
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The female reproductive system is made up of organs that aids in several functions such as
reproduction, pregnancy, and childbirth. It produces female sex hormones such as estrogen and
progesterone, which maintain the reproductive cycle. The female reproductive anatomy is divided into both
external and internal structures. The external reproductive structures of a female are responsible for the
protection of the internal genital organs from infectious organisms and enable sperm to enter the body as
well.
Labia majora: Also known as the “large lips”, it encloses and protects the rest of external reproductive
organs. This is also the part where hair growth occurs during puberty, which contains sweat and oil-secreting
glands.
Labia minora: Coined as “small lips”, it lies inside the labia majora and comes in a variety of shapes and
sizes. It surrounds the opening to the vagina and the urethra as well. This part of the female structure can be
easily irritated and swollen, which makes it delicate.
Bartholin’s glands: Located on both sides of the vaginal opening, these glands are responsible for
producing fluid (mucus) secretion.
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Clitoris: A small sensitive protrusion that is covered by a fold of skin called the prepuce, which is comparable
to the foreskin at the end of the penis. Along with that, the clitoris is very sensitive to stimulation and may
become erect as well.
Vagina: Also known as the birth canal, the vagina connects the lower part of the uterus which is the cervix,
to the outside of the body.
Uterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus develops. It is divided into the cervix and corpus. The
cervix is located in the lower part, along with the opening of the vagina, while the corpus is the main body of
the uterus and the part that expands for the development of a fetus.
Ovaries: Located on either side of the uterus, the ovaries are small, oval-shaped glands that are responsible
for egg cell production as well as hormones.
Fallopian tubes: It is where the fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm occurs. The fallopian tubes are narrow
tubes attached to the upper part of the uterus. It serves as the pathway that allows the traveling of eggs from
the ovaries to the uterus.
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Pre-operation: Pre-operation:
1. Monitor vital signs ● Perform Hand hygiene ● To prevent the spread of
2. Start an IV line and put on PPEs microorganisms
3. Shave pubic hair
4. Obtain consent form ● Check and verify the ● Check the physician’s
physician's order. order to make sure that
the procedure is
● Assess the patient, the appropriate to the
knowledge and ability of condition of the patient.
the patient to understand
the procedure. ● It is important to know if
the client has understood
● Secure the privacy of the and can comprehend
patient. each procedure that will
be done to her.
● Assess vital signs
● Ensuring privacy can
● Gather all the materials promote more effective
that are needed for the communication between
skin preparation and physician and patient,
operation. which is essential for
quality of care, enhanced
● Secure consent form autonomy, and
every diagnostic test and preventing economic
procedures was well harm, embarrassment,
explained to the patient and discrimination
(Gostin, 2001; NBAC,
● Placement of IV line and 1999; Pritts, 2002).
infusion of IV fluids.
● Vital signs provide a
baseline about the
patient’s condition.
● To conserve time and
ensure that all of the
tools required for each
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procedure are complete
and clean.
Intra-operative: Intra-operative
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● Assist the surgeon all uterus exerts pressure on
throughout the process. the diaphragm, causes
Make sure to identify and breathing difficulty and
give the correct tool that shortness of breath.
is asked. Strictly practice
the sterile technique all ● Other healthcare
throughout the providers working
procedure. together can improve the
patient's experience and
● Perform the EINC. assist them improve their
condition. It is critical to
● Discard all the use sterile techniques
contaminated during surgeries to avoid
materials.Remove all the patient contracting
PPEs. Perform hand microorganisms from the
washing. environment.
● To avoid cross-
contamination and
microorganism
transmission.
● Proper documentation of
medical records
promotes patients' and
physicians' best interests
for many reasons.
Recording all relevant
data of a patient's care
helps physicians monitor
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what's been done, and
curtails the risk of
mistakes scrambling into
the treatment process.
Post-operative: Post-operative:
1. Monitoring recovery ● In the recovery room
carefully monitor the
patient V/S, bleeding, if
still on anesthetics, and
monitor for any signs of
nausea and vomiting, as
well as the risk for
infection, make sure to
keep the patient
comfortable at all times.
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XII. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
DRUG STUDY
NAME: _Manzano, Rizza Mae C. and Marasigan, Pamela Joyce T._______ YEAR/GROUP: _II-B BSN Group 4
CONCEPT: ____________________________________________________ AREA: __________________ DATE: __________________
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● Effect on this drug even if
Prothrombin you feel better
Activity ● Educate client
● Development that this drug is
of Drug-resist prescribed for
this particular
Drug interaction: infection; do not
There may be an self-treat any
interaction between other infection
cephalexin and any of ● Tell the client
the following: about the side
● BCG effects: upset
● Cholera stomach, loss of
vaccine appetite, nausea
● Metformin (take the drug
● Multivitamins with food);
with minerals diarrhea;
● Sodium headache,
picosulfate dizziness
● Typhoid ● Instruct them to
vaccine report severe
● Warfarin diarrhea with
● Zinc blood, pus or
mucus; rash or
hives; difficulty
breathing;
unusual
tiredness,
fatigue; unusual
bleeding or
bruising
● Avoid alcohol
while taking
cephalexin
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NAME: _Macabinta, Nor Ashya K., Matias, Dysheree, Operana, John_____ YEAR/GROUP: _II-B BSN Group 4
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- Adults and unusual/sudden Elderly patients are at or crush capsule
Adolescents >= weight gain) greater risk for serious and tablet.
14 years gastrointestinal events. ● Do not administer
Initially, 500 mg with anticoagulants
PO followed by Known hypersensitivity and other drugs
250 mg every 6 (e.g., anaphylactic that cause GI
upset.
hours as needed reactions and serious skin
for no longer than reactions) to mefenamic
After:
7 days. acid or any components of ● Document
the drug product. accordingly.
For migraine prophylaxis†. ● Monitor for adverse
● Oral dosage History of asthma, effects.
- Adults urticaria, or other allergic- ● Instruct
500 mg PO 3 type reactions after taking discontinuation of
times daily. aspirin or other NSAIDs. medication if
Clinical practice Severe, sometimes fatal, adverse effect
guidelines anaphylactic reactions to occurs.
classify NSAIDs have been ● Assess for
occurrence of GI
mefenamic acid reported in such patients.
ulcers after taking.
as possibly
effective for In the setting of coronary
migraine artery bypass graft
prophylaxis. (CABG) surgery
Adults
1250 mg/day PO.
Elderly
1250 mg/day PO.
Adolescents
>= 14 years: 1250 mg/day
PO.
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< 14 years: Safety and
efficacy have not been
established.
Children
Safety and efficacy have
not been established.
Classification:
central nervous system
agent; analgesic; nsaid;
antipyretic
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XIII. CONCEPT MAP AND NURSING CARE PLAN
NAME: _Manzano, Rizza Mae C. and Marasigan, Pamela Joyce T._______ YEAR/GROUP: _II-B BSN Group 4
CONCEPT: ____________________________________________________ AREA: __________________ DATE: __________________
Subjective cue: Acute pain related to Episiotomy is a Short term goal: Monitor the patient's To obtain baseline Short term goal:
“Masakit yung tahi surgical incision surgical incision of After 4 hours of vital signs and skin data After 4 hours of
ko sa pwerta” as secondary to the perineum made nursing intervention, color nursing intervention,
verbalized by the episiotomy. to prevent tearing of the patient will be the patient was able
patient the perineum and able to: Determine client’s One client may not to:
release pressure on ● experience acceptable level of be 100% pain-free ● experience
Objective cues: the fetal head during pain within pain and pain control but may feel that “3” d pain
- Pain Scale: childbirth. tolerable goals is a manageable within
9/10 (Varghese, levels level of discomfort, tolerable
- Facial Champaneria, ● report pain while another may levels
Grimace Kapoor, et al., 2016) scale of require medications ● reported
- Discomfort 7/10 or for pain at the same pain scale
- Irritable The International below level because the of 7/10 or
- Pupil Association for the After 2 hours of experience is below
Dilation Study of Pain (IASP) nursing intervention, subjective GOAL MET
- Guarding defined pain as “an the patient will be
Behavior unpleasant sensory able to: Work with the client As the timely After 2 hours of
and emotional ● no longer to prevent pain. Use intervention is more nursing intervention,
Vital Signs: experience demonstrat flow sheets to likely to be the patient was
T: 36.7 associated with e grimace document pain, successful in being able to:
R: 16 bpm actual or potential upon therapeutic alleviating pain ● no longer
P: 83 bpm tissue damage, or movement interventions, demonstrat
BP: 130/100 described in terms of ● demonstrat response, and ed grimace
such damage.” e comfort length of time before upon
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Another great and ease pain recurs. Instruct movement
definition of pain is client to report pain ● demonstrat
from Margo Long term goal: as soon as it begins, ed comfort
McCaffery, a nurse The patient will view and ease
expert on pain, who the process of labor Assess the To obtain baseline GOAL MET
defined it as “pain is and delivery as a episiotomy wound data and facilitate
whatever the person positive and joyful for abnormal prompt treatment Long term goal:
says it is and exists experience discharge and signs The patient viewed
whenever the of infection the process of labor
person says it does.” and delivery as a
Pain is a subjective positive and joyful
Acknowledge the experience and experience
patient’s pain cannot be felt by GOAL MET
experience and others
convey acceptance
of the patient’s
response
To relieve the
Place the patient in a pressure on the
comfortable side- episiotomy site
lying position
Instruct patient to
perform deep
breathing exercises -
administer
To facilitate
Provide or promote relaxation or reduce
nonpharmacological the level of pain or
pain management: discomfort without
quiet environment, using analgesics or
calm activities, back pain killer
rub, change of
position, use of heat
or cold compress,
watching televisions,
deep breathing
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exercises, etc.
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changes to pain muscle tension
characteristics
requiring medical Provides an
follow-up opportunity to modify
pain management
regimen and allows
for timely
interventions for
developing
complications
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NAME: _Macabinta, Nor Ashya K., Matias, Dysheree, Operana, John_____ YEAR/GROUP: _II-B BSN Group 4
Subjective: Disturbed sleeping Due to pain in the Short term goal: Independent: Short term goal:
“Hindi ako makatulog, pattern related to pain perineum, normal After 3 hours of nursing Assess past patterns To provide After 3 hours of nursing
sobrang sakit talaga ng and discomfort on bodily relaxation is intervention the client will: of sleep comparative intervention, the client was
pwerta ko” as stated by perineum secondary to hampered, resulting baseline able to:
the client. labor and delivery. in sleep deprivation ● report a lowered Position client in a
or inability to sleep level of discomfort comfortable position To alleviate ● report a lowered level
Objective: for long periods of and verbalized a discomfort of discomfort and
– 2 hours of time. The pain and pain level of (5 out Provide comfort verbalized a pain level
sleep per day discomfort made it of 10). measures (touch, of (5 out of 10).
– Frequent difficult for the ● achieve at least 5-6 quiet environment, To distract ● achieved at least 5-6
yawning mother to sleep. hours of sleep per dim light, light music) attention on pain, hours of sleep per
during day. reduce tension day.
daytime ● Show signs of and to promote ● show signs of
– Pain scale: 8- decreased yawning Provide a quiet and non- decreased yawning
10 during daytime. peaceful pharmacological during daytime.
– Difficulty ● show signs of environment during pain management ● show signs of
falling and decreased irritability. sleep periods decreased irritability
staying ● report decreased To help in ● report decreased
asleep due to body malaise. Encourage the client providing better body malaise.
pain to express concerns sleep/rest
– Irritable Long term goal: when unable to GOAL MET
– overall body After 3 days of nursing sleep
malaise intervention, the client To be able to
will: Provide a warm bath address concerns Long term goal:
before the client and promote After 3 days of nursing
Vital Signs: Be able to goes to sleep relaxation intervention, the client was
T: 36.7 reestablish and able to:
R: 16 bpm maintain a Vasodilation of the
P: 83 bpm normal sleeping Expose perineum on veins provide a reestablish and
BP: 130/100 pattern. penlight bid for 15 sleepy, lazy effect maintain a
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achieve 7-8 mins. causing the client normal sleeping
hours of sleep to fall right to sleep pattern.
per day. Dependent: achieved 7-8
report absence Prescribe sedatives To provide comfort hours of sleep
of body malaise (Valium) as ordered per day.
and yawning. report absence of
report no body malaise and
irritability To induce sleep yawning.
report further report no
alleviation of irritability
pain level to 3 report further
out 10. alleviation of pain
level to 3 out 10.
GOAL MET
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CONCEPT MAP
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Medical Diagnosis/Chief Complaint: Pain in the lower Abdomen. “Hindi ako makakilos ng
Patient’s Initials: C. M. A maayos dahil sa sakit, parang period cramps ang kirot niya” as verbalized by the patient.
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Intrapartum nursing care is all about assisting moms throughout childbirth. Both professional and
consumer-oriented study has recently focused on the possible significance of labor support in enhancing
labor and birth outcomes. Previously, for decades, there has been little written on the theoretical
underpinnings of the distinct specialism of intrapartum nursing care. As a result, practical intrapartum nurses
may believe that nursing theory has no importance for them or is irrelevant to their work. Nursing theory, on
the other hand, should aid in the improvement of nursing practice (Chinn & Kramer, 1999). Reva Rubin's
publications and social support theory, among other things, provide a very robust theoretical underpinning
for nurses' care of women in childbirth.
Rubin's theory describes the psychological environment of the laboring woman, directing the support
mechanisms that can help her cope with the challenges of labor, improve delivery outcomes, boost her self-
esteem and identity, and lay the groundwork for her role shift to motherhood. Rubin validated or hinted a lot
about the necessity for nurses to offer supportive care to women in labor while discussing the growth of
mothers' emotions, conduct, and self-view during and after birth. The majority of social support activities
taken by nurses during labor are focused on two of Rubin's four components of pregnancy work: seeking
safe passage and giving of oneself. The safe passage refers to the mother's knowledge and care-seeking
activities in order to guarantee that she and her infant both survive pregnancy and delivery in good health.
The mother's usual fears and concerns about prospective and real hazards or risks exhibit themselves in this
work. The desire and capacity of the mother to make personal sacrifices (time, suffering, etc.) for the kid is
referred to as giving of oneself (Rubin, 1975a).
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Monitor patient’s vital signs The vital signs of the mother will The mother’s vital signs will be
be checked to make sure that checked straight after birth. Also,
they are within normal range. check pulse and blood pressure
at least once every hour, and the
temperature at least once in the
first six hours.
Reference:
Request for laboratory tests The nurse will carry out the This can evaluate the overall
(Urinalysis and CBC) Doctor's order for the laboratory health or well-being of the client.
tests needed. It aids in detecting infection early,
which will help avoid serious
infections that might occur
Reference
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https://www.testing.com/te
sts/complete-blood-count-
cbc/.
Postpartum massage The nurse will provide massage Providing postpartum massage
to the client and educate the to mothers help promote better
patient’s significant others sleep, improve milk production,
regarding the intervention as hormone regulation, and reduces
well. swelling, anxiety and depression.
Reference
Kegel Exercises The nurse will educate and assist During the postpartum period, it
the client on the benefits of Kegel can help heal perineal tissues
Exercises and how it is that were stretched during
performed. vaginal birth.
Reference
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en-us/pregnancy/prenatal-
health-and-
wellness/article/kegel-
exercises.
Sitz bath The client will be assisted in Sitz baths improve blood flow to
having a sitz bath in which the the perineal area. It aids in
patient will sit on the toilet, with a reducing swelling and promotes
bag filled with warm or cold water healing. It relaxes muscles and
and let the water flow into the soothes soreness.
perineum.
Reference
Provide a well-balanced diet The nurse will collaborate with a Proper postpartum nutrition is
nutritionist and/or dietician in vital for the overall health of the
order to plan the appropriate diet mother. It is important to have a
as needed by the client. proper diet, hydrate often and
take supplements.
Reference
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XVI. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Theoretical-Based
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The first diagram depicts a pathophysiology of premature rupture of membrane. This condition may
occur due to various causes; multipregnancies, cervical incompetence, antepartum bleeding, history of
PPROM preterm birth, Cigarette smoking, urinary and sexually transmitted infection, polyhydramnious and
low socioeconomic status influencing the activation of inflammatory cascade disrupting proteins of amnions
which weaken the amniotic membrane causing it to rupture. Consequently, amniotic fluid leaks through the
cervix resulting in oligohydramnios causing lack of amniotic fluid to support fetal development and descent
of the umbilical cord below the cervix. Furthermore, the fetus will be exposed to the vaginal flora influencing
the activation of the innate immune system which then causes the presence of neutrophils degrading
placenta. With these, multiple complications can occur like cord prolapse, hypoplastic fetal lungs, fetal facial
anomalies, placenta abruption and certain infections such as chorioamnionitis endometritis and fetal
infection. The stress from complications activates fetal and maternal hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis and
inflammatory cascade influencing the release of prostaglandin causing regular contractions and cervical
changes leading to preterm birth.
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Patient-Based
The second diagram exhibits a pathophysiology based on the patient’s case. The case study
presents a primigravida patient who is in her 35th week of gestation. While currently on preterm pregnancy,
she was reported to have premature rupture of membrane as evidence by sudden gush of fluid from vagina
due to non-modifiable factors which are polyhydramnios and cervical incompetence. Consequently,
premature rupture of membrane is associated with oligohydramnios and exposure of the fetus to vaginal flora
which is influenced by the loss of amniotic fluid and rupture of amniotic sac. Due to these, complications like
cord prolapse, placenta abruption, chorioamnionitis and fetal infection occurs leading to increased risk of fetal
death and prematurity. Therefore, preterm birth is necessary. Thus, normal vaginal delivery was performed
on the patient.
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Medication ● Educate the patient and her family about the proper
storage and use of the medications prescribed by the
physician.
● Discuss the possible side effects, the signs when to call
for help and what to do if the medication was not taken
according to its instruction.
● Make sure that the patient verbalized understanding
regarding the medications.
● Encourage the client to not skip the prescribed
medications and take it according to its purpose.
Observable Signs and Symptoms ● Inform the patient to seek for professional help if she
experiences:
- Vaginal bleeding
- Severe headache
- Sudden swelling
- Vision problems
- Fever (over 37.5 °C)
- Constant and severe pain or cramping
● Symptoms of Urinary tract infection includes:
- Pain or discomfort when urinating
- A need to urinate often (on its own this is
common in a normal pregnancy)
- Urine that smells bad, is cloudy or bloody
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to the patient.
● Educate the patient for possible risks so that she can
avoid and be aware ahead of time.
● To reduce or eliminate round ligament pain, advise client
to practice getting up slowly when sitting or lying down.
● If a sneeze or cough comes on, advise her to bend and
flex her hips as this can help to reduce the pressure on
the ligaments.
● Inform her to provide a pillow for comfort and support.
● Daily stretching is also an effective method for reducing
round ligament pain.
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XVIII. EVALUATION
The case is about “AN 18-YEAR OLD G1P0 WOMAN WHO UNDERWENT NSD DUE TO
PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANE”, we conducted to make a certain nursing care plant to our client
with this case by gathering all the necessary data given in the scenario, certain problems and needs of the
client with this case are identified.
A nursing care plan was established to improve our client's health condition and to maintain the
standards of nursing for the client’s safety. We provide the SMART health teaching that promotes
understanding to both readers and for the client's knowledge.
We, group 4 in the OB ward started this paper with minimum knowledge about the case since we
are in a virtual simulation and clinical duty at the OB ward. Despite the difficulties and minimal knowledge
regarding the case, we tried our best to complete this case study.
During the process of making this case study, we conducted a virtual meeting via google meet, our
clinical instructor gave us the case up us the group member divided it into parts, we were able able to analyze
and provide the necessary data from accredited sources, skills, books and internet websites and included it
to our references, with all the reliable information which enlighten our knowledge and help us learned
beforehand. We were able to determine and promote SMART when it comes to importance, etiology, signs
and symptoms, risk factors, pathophysiology, treatment, and management of our case.
Promoting the SMART which stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, and Relevant in making
this case study with all the guidance of our clinical instructor and to all the student nurses members
participation in this case study, we concluded that the objectives of this paper are met.
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