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    This document describes the procedure for measuring fundic height to assess fetal growth and development during pregnancy. It involves using a tape measure to measure the distance from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus in a pregnant woman. The measurement is used to validate the woman's age of gestation and identify any discrepancies. The procedure involves preparing materials, positioning the woman, locating anatomical landmarks, taking the measurement, interpreting results, documenting findings, and reporting any issues.

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    This document describes the procedure for measuring fundic height to assess fetal growth and development during pregnancy. It involves using a tape measure to measure the distance from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus in a pregnant woman. The measurement is used to validate the woman's age of gestation and identify any discrepancies. The procedure involves preparing materials, positioning the woman, locating anatomical landmarks, taking the measurement, interpreting results, documenting findings, and reporting any issues.

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    This document describes the procedure for measuring fundic height to assess fetal growth and development during pregnancy. It involves using a tape measure to measure the distance from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus in a pregnant woman. The measurement is used to validate the woman's age of gestation and identify any discrepancies. The procedure involves preparing materials, positioning the woman, locating anatomical landmarks, taking the measurement, interpreting results, documenting findings, and reporting any issues.

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    Fundic Height Measurement

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    This document describes the procedure for measuring fundic height to assess fetal growth and development during pregnancy. It involves using a tape measure to measure the distance from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus in a pregnant woman. The measurement is used to validate the woman's age of gestation and identify any discrepancies. The procedure involves preparing materials, positioning the woman, locating anatomical landmarks, taking the measurement, interpreting results, documenting findings, and reporting any issues.

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    FUNDIC HEIGHT MEASUREMENT

    Mary Grace Morada-Cu, MAN, RN


    Nursing Care Management 107
    SPUM- CNAHS

    MGGMORADACU2019 1
    FUNDIC HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
    • Measuring the height of
    the pregnant client’s
    uterus from the superior
    aspect of the pubis to the
    fundal crest to determine
    fetal growth and
    development during
    pregnancy.

    MGGMORADACU2019 2
    Objectives
    • To assess the growth
    and development of a
    fetal well being

    MGGMORADACU2019 3
    Materials/ Equipment
    • Pillow
    • Topsheet
    • Pair of gloves
    • Tape Measure

    MGGMORADACU2019 4
    Procedure Steps –
    PREPARATORY PHASE
    1.Assemble all necessary equipment.
    2. Introduce self and verify client’s identity
    3. Close room doors and windows, draw
    room divider

    MGGMORADACU2019 5
    Procedure Steps - Assessment
    • 4. Assess the pregnant woman’s age of
    gestation (AOG)

    MGGMORADACU2019 6
    Procedure Steps - Planning
    • 5. At the end of the procedure Client’s age
    of gestation will be validated

    MGGMORADACU2019 7
    Procedure Steps - Implementation
    6. Explain to the client the procedure and its
    importance. Explain how she can cooperate.
    7. Ask the client to empty her bladder if she has not
    done so recently. Place client in a dorsal
    recumbent position with knees flexed and
    separated
    8. Wash your hands with warm water. Wear gloves
    if contact with secretions is likely.
    9. Drape the patient appropriately
    MGGMORADACU2019 8
    Procedure Steps - Implementation
    9. Stand beside the client,
    facing her head, with
    your dominant hand
    nearest her.
    10.Find the top of the
    uterus- fundal crest (it
    feels like a hard ball
    under the skin)
    11.Find the top of the pubic
    bone by palpating
    MGGMORADACU2019 9
    Procedure Steps - Implementation
    13. Place the tape flat against
    the abdomen for
    measurement, with
    centimeter measurement
    facing up
    14. Measure fundic height
    from the superior aspect
    of the pubis to the fundal
    crest.
    15. Position the patient back
    to position of comfort
    MGGMORADACU2019 10
    Procedure Steps – PostImplementation
    16. Validate data gathered for accuracy,
    reliability and completeness
    17. Discard PPE appropriately and perform hand
    washing
    18.Interpret result
    19.Evaluate using the following criteria:
    20.Client’s computed LMP AOG is the same as
    the fundic height measurement AOG (roughly
    equal or +/-2cm)
    MGGMORADACU2019 11
    Procedure Steps
    18. Report significant findings
    that needs immediate
    attention to the clinical
    instructor or nurse
    supervisor or physician
    19. Documents and record
    findings in the chart using
    appropriate
    terminologies
    MGGMORADACU2019 12
    FUNDIC HEIGHT MEASUREMENT

    Mary Grace Morada-Cu, MAN, RN


    Nursing Care Management 107
    SPUM- CNAHS

    MGGMORADACU2019 13

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