Pregnancy at Risk : Gestational Conditions

• Describe the pathophysiology of preeclampsia and eclampsia. • Differentiate the management of the woman with mild preeclampsia from that of the woman with severe preeclampsia. • Identify the priorities for management of eclamptic seizures. • Describe HELLP syndrome, including appropriate nursing actions. • Explain the effects of hyperemesis gravidarum on maternal and fetal well-being. • Discuss the management of the woman with hyperemesis gravidarum in the hospital and at home. • Differentiate among causes, signs and symptoms, possible complications, and management of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, incompetent cervix, and hydatidiform mole. • Compare and contrast placenta previa and abruptio placentae in relation to signs and symptoms, complications, and management. • Discuss the diagnosis and management of disseminated intravascular coagulation. • Differentiate signs and symptoms, effects on pregnancy and the fetus, and management during pregnancy of common sexually transmitted infections and other infections. • Explain the basic principles of care for a pregnant woman undergoing abdominal surgery. • Discuss implications of trauma on the mother and fetus during pregnancy. • Identify priorities in assessment and stabilization measures for the pregnant trauma victim. LEARNING OBJECTIVES