Postpartum Complications and Medications Quiz

Complications of Postpartum Period

• Mastitis and Endometritis are potential complications during postpartum period

GI Structural Disorders

• Identify potential post-op complications in GI structural disorders

Medications for Depressive Disorders

• Adverse effects of medications for depressive disorders should be identified

Pancreatitis

• Recognize manifestations of pancreatitis to report to the provider immediately

Psychotic Disorders

• Interpret data collection findings in psychotic disorders
• Identify alterations in perception in psychotic disorders

Pulmonary Embolism

• Care for a client with A-fib and pulmonary embolism

Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Manifestations of joint disease in rheumatoid arthritis

Noninflammatory Bowel Disease

• Inflammation and ulceration in the GI tract, including the mouth, in Crohn's disease
• Severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping that is relieved by defecation are common manifestations
• Diagnostic procedures: endoscopy, barium enema, and stool tests
• Identify foods that trigger manifestations and monitor I&O to check for dehydration
• Seek emergency care for indications of bowel obstruction, such as fever, severe abdominal pain, and vomiting
• NPO for extreme exacerbations and total parenteral nutrition may be necessary
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and lactose, and eat high-protein, high-calorie, low-fiber foods
• Rest bowel, weigh 1-2 times weekly, and consider vitamin B12 injections if necessary

Osteoarthritis & Lower Back Pain

• Balance activity with rest to manage osteoarthritis
• Heat can help with joint tenderness and muscle stiffness, but avoid high temperatures
• Use hot baths and showers, hot packs, and moist heat pads
• Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on joints and exercise consistently
• Aerobic and isometric exercises are okay, but massage therapy can help with pain relief
• Acetaminophen is the best choice for managing osteoarthritis
• Monitor liver function tests and risk factors, such as obesity, family history, aging, and regular exercise

Pressure Injury, Wounds, & Wound Management

• Perform wet-to-dry dressing change by cleaning the wound with gauze and normal saline
• Change gloves and soak gauze before putting a new dressing

Seizures

• Care for a client following a tonic-clonic seizure by placing them in a side-lying position
• Check vital signs, look for injuries, and perform neurological checks
• Allow the client to rest and reorient them if they are agitated or confused
• Determine if the client experienced an aura before the seizure

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

• Take contact precautions, practice hand hygiene, and use droplet precautions
• Encourage fluids, such as oral rehydration for infants and sports drinks for children
• Use a humidifier with cool air vapor and rest the client
• Wear a gown, mask, gloves, and goggles

Airway Management: Providing Tracheostomy Care

• Keep extra trach tubes, an obturator, oxygen source, suction catheter, and BVM at the bedside
• Provide oral care every 2 hours and trach care every 8 hours
• Use sterile suctioning supplies and apply oxygen source loosely
• Clean the stoma site and trach plate, and replace trach ties if wet or soiled
• Minimize dust in the room

GI Therapeutic Procedures: Ascending Colostomy

• If the client is permitted to eat, position them upright and tip their chin to their chest
• No more than 10 seconds during suctioning, and no more than 3 times
• Use 1-2 fingers between neck ties