AWHONN's Perinatal Nursing

AWHONN's Perinatal Nursing

AWHONN's Perinatal Nursing

AWHONN's Perinatal Nursing

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Overview

Leave the self-doubt behind — get fully grounded in effective perinatal care, with Perinatal Nursing, 5th Edition, an official publication of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). This freshly updated, comprehensive resource offers expert guidelines and best practices for the full range of patient care issues, from cultural practices and pregnancy complications to newborn assessments and nutrition. Stay current with this must-have, evidence-based support for both perinatal and labor and delivery nursing.
 
Strengthen and upgrade your perinatal nursing strengths and expertise:
  • NEW and expanded content on pregnancy complications – Bleeding in pregnancy, preterm labor and birth, diabetes, cardiac disease, pulmonary complications, multiple gestation, obesity and more
  • NEW content on newborn nutrition – The infant feeding decision, breastfeeding benefits, nutritional components, and preterm milk and lactation
  • NEW and updated content on patient safety and maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States – Instructions on how to make maternity units safer based on the most current evidence, and through application of various care bundles
  • Evidence-based information on clinical conditions – Includes chapter on obesity that covers risks to the mother and fetus, care from preconception to postpartum, and bariatric surgery
  • Text boxes emphasize crucial care standards and guidelines
  • Practical guidance and current best practices for areas including:
    • Perinatal patient safety and quality care
    • Integrating patient cultural beliefs and practices into perinatal care
    • Physiologic changes of pregnancy
    • Antenatal care
    • Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
    • Pregnancy complications
    • Multiple gestation
    • Maternal-fetal transport
    • Labor and birth
    • Fetal assessment
    • Managing pain during labor
    • Postpartum care
    • Newborn care – Adaptation to extrauterine life, physical assessment and nutrition
    • Common neonatal complications
  • All chapters written by expert nurse clinicians and researchers to support positive perinatal outcomes
  • Nursing staffing standards are included as they apply to each patient population
  • Ideal for those seeking certification in obstetrics nursing (RNC-OB) and maternal newborn nursing (RN-MNN, RNC-LRN)
  • Perfect on-the-job resource and review text for all perinatal nurses, maternal units, and students
 
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About the Clinical Editors

Kathleen Rice Simpson, PhD, RNC, FAAN is Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Editor-in-Chief MCN, The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing in Saint Louis, Missouri.
 
Patricia A. Creehan, MSN, RNC is Manager of Clinical Operations, Labor and Delivery at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
 
Nancy O’Brien-Abel, MSN, RNC is Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at Perinatal Consulting, LLC and Affiliate Instructor at the School of Nursing, University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.
 
Cheryl K. Roth, PhD, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, RNFA is a Nurse Practitioner, Labor and Delivery at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea/Osborn Medical Centers in Scottsdale, Arizona.
 
Annie J. Rohan, PhD, RN, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC,FAANP is Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and Director of Pediatric Research at the School of Nursing, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation at Stony Brook University (SUNY at Stony Brook) in Stony Brook, New York.
 
 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781975174538
Publisher: LWW
Publication date: 11/12/2020
Edition description: Fifth, Revised Reprint
Pages: 760
Sales rank: 378,926
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Kathleen Rice Simpson, PhD, RNC, FAAN is Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Editor-in-Chief MCN, The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Patricia A. Creehan, MSN, RNC is Manager of Clinical Operations, Labor and Delivery at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Nancy O'Brien-Abel, MSN, RNC is Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at Perinatal Consulting, LLC and Affiliate Instructor at the School of Nursing, University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

Cheryl K. Roth, PhD, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB, RNFA is a Nurse Practitioner, Labor and Delivery at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea/Osborn Medical Centers in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Annie J. Rohan, PhD, RN, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC, FAANP is Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and Director of Pediatric Research at the School of Nursing, Office of Nursing Research and Innovation at Stony Brook University (SUNY at Stony Brook) in Stony Brook, New York.

Table of Contents

Contributors vi

Reviewers viii

Previous Edition Contributors x

Previous Edition Reviewers xi

Preface xii

Chapter 1 Perinatal Patient Safety and Quality Kathleen Rice Simpson 1

Introduction 1

Maternal-Infant Outcomes in the United States 2

Threats to Patient Safety 9

Evolving Solutions 9

Summary 15

Chapter 2 Integrating Cultural Beliefs and Practices When Caring for Childbearing Women and Families Lynn Clark Callister 18

Introduction 18

Cultural Frameworks and Cultural Assessment Tools 21

Practices Associated with Childbearing 24

Gender Roles 26

Childbirth Pain and Culture 26

Major Cultural Groups 27

Barriers to Culturally Competent Care 33

Techniques to Integrate Culture into Nursing Care 35

Summary 42

Chapter 3 Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy Susan Tucker Blackburn 48

Introduction 48

Hormones and Other Mediators 48

Cardiovascular System 50

Hematologic Changes 52

Respiratory System 53

Renal System 55

Gastrointestinal System 57

Metabolic Changes 58

Endocrine System 59

Immune System 61

Neuromuscular and Sensory Systems 62

Integumentary System 62

Reproductive Organs 63

Summary 64

Chapter 4 Antenatal Care Ellise D. Adams 66

Introduction 66

Preconception Care 66

Prenatal Care 68

Prenatal Risk Assessment 71

Ongoing Prenatal Care 85

Fetal Surveillance 90

Nursing Assessment and Interventions 91

Summary 94

Chapter 5 Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Adriane Burgess 99

Hypertensive Disorders 99

Current Classification and Definitions 99

Significance and Incidence 101

Morbidity and Mortality 102

Risk Factors 104

Prevention Strategies 104

Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia 105

Clinical Manifestations of Preeclampsia-Eclampsia 108

Preeclampsia without Severe Features versus Preeclampsia with Severe Features 109

Nursing Assessment and Interventions for Preeclampsia 110

HELLP Syndrome 118

Eclampsia 119

Cardiovascular Implications of Preeclampsia 119

Quality Care of Women with Preeclampsia 120

Summary 120

Chapter 6 Bleeding in Pregnancy Jean Salera-Vieira 124

Significance and Incidence 124

Definitions and Clinical Manifestations 126

Nursing Assessment 133

Nursing Interventions 135

Hemorrhagic and Hypovolemic Shock 136

Thrombophilias in Pregnancy 137

Maternal Trauma 138

Summary 139

Chapter 7 Preterm Labor and Birth Sheryl E. Parfitt 142

Significance and Incidence 142

Late Preterm Births 144

Early Term Births 145

Why Has the Rate of Preterm Birth Increased? 146

What Is Preterm Labor? 148

Pathophysiology of Preterm Labor and Birth 149

Risk Factors for Preterm Labor and Birth 150

Preterm Birth Risk in the Context of the Life Course 152

Can Preterm Labor and Birth Be Prevented? 154

Is There Any Good News? 168

Nursing Care for the Prevention of Preterm Birth 168

Intrapartum Nursing Care of the Woman in Preterm Labor 173

Further Research 174

Summary 174

Chapter 8 Diabetes in Pregnancy Cheryl K. Roth 182

Significance and Incidence 182

Definitions and Classification 184

Screening and Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 185

Clinical Manifestations 186

Nursing Assessments and Interventions for Diabetes Mellitus 187

Ambulatory and Home Care Management 187

Timing and Mode of Birth 193

Inpatient Management 193

Postpartum Management 196

Summary 197

Chapter 9 Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy Julie Arafeh 200

Significance and Incidence 200

The Cardiovascular System 201

Cardiac Adaptations of Pregnancy 203

Obstetric Outcomes and Assessment of Risk 205

Congenital Heart Disease in Pregnancy 208

Acquired Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy 209

Clinical Management 211

Nursing Care 218

Summary 219

Chapter 10 Pulmonary Complications in Pregnancy Cheryl K. Roth 221

Introduction 221

Anatomic and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy that Affect the Respiratory System 221

Recognizing Respiratory Compromise 222

Fetal Surveillance with Maternal Pulmonary Complications 222

Asthma 225

Pneumonia 231

Pulmonary Edema 236

Amniotic Fluid Embolism 238

Venous Thromboembolism 239

Cystic Fibrosis 244

Special Considerations for the Respiratory System in Pregnancy 245

Summary 246

Chapter 11 Multiple Gestation Nancy A. Bowers 249

Introduction 249

Epidemiology 249

Physiology of Twinning 249

Role of Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology 251

Diagnosis of Multiple Gestations 254

Maternal Adaptation 255

Perinatal Complications 256

Antepartum Management 264

Intrapartum Management 268

Postpartum Care 273

Multiple Birth Infants 274

Psychological Issues with Multiple Gestations 281

Summary 286

Chapter 12 Obesity in Pregnancy Mary Ann Maher 296

Significance and Incidence 296

Obesity-Related Risks to the Mother and Fetus 298

Preconception Care 300

Antenatal Care 301

Intrapartum Care 302

Intraoperative Care 305

Postpartum Care 307

Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy 308

Summary 310

Chapter 13 Maternal-Fetal Transport Judy Wilson-Griffin 315

Introduction 315

Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act 315

Types of Inter-Maternal-Fetal Transport 316

Mode of Transport 317

Transport Equipment 317

Transport Personnel 318

Communication Plan 318

Transport Plan and Patient Preparation 318

Summary 325

Chapter 14 Labor and Birth Kathleen Rice Simpson Nancy O'Brien-Abel 326

Introduction 326

Overview of Labor and Birth 326

Emotional and Physical Support during Labor and Birth 363

Clinical Interventions for Women in Labor 367

Dosage and Rate Increase Intervals 380

Administration 381

Vaginal Birth 389

Cesarean Birth 389

Summary 400

Chapter 15tFetal Assessment during Labor Nancy O'Brien-Abel Kathleen Rice Simpson 413

Introduction 413

Historical Perspectives 413

Definitions and Appropriate Use of Terms Describing Fetal Heart Rate Patterns 415

Techniques of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring 418

Physiologic Basis for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring 424

Characteristics of the Normal Fetal Heart Rate 428

Interventions for Indeterminate or Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate Patterns 430

Fetal Heart Rate Patterns 434

Clinical Implications for Monitoring the Fetus Less Than 32 Weeks' Gestation during Labor 445

Assessment of Pattern Evolution 448

Ancillary Methods for Assessing Fetal Acid-Base Status 450

Nursing Assessment and Management Strategies 453

Issues in the Use of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring during Labor 457

Summary 459

Chapter 16 Pain in Labor: Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Management Carol Burke 466

Introduction 466

Physiologic Basis for Pain 466

Nonpharmacologic Approaches 470

Pharmacologic Approaches 485

Summary 499

Chapter 17 Postpartum Care Dotti C. James Patricia D. Suplee 509

Introduction 509

Planning for the Transition to Parenthood 509

Anatomic and Physiologic Changes during the Postpartum Period 515

Nursing Assessment and Care during Postpartum 521

Complications during Postpartum 526

Individualizing Care for Women with Special Needs 544

Postpartum Learning Needs 547

Psychological Adaptation to the Postpartum Period 550

Fatigue 552

Family Transition to Parenthood 552

Postpartum Discharge Follow-up 554

Summary 561

Chapter 18 Newborn Adaptation to Extrauterine Life Debbie Fraser 564

Introduction 564

Maternal Medical and Obstetric Conditions Influencing Newborn Adaptation 564

Unique Mechanisms of Newborn Physiologic Adaptation 564

Apgar Score 572

Physical Assessment 572

Newborn Identification 574

Vitamin K 574

Eye Prophylaxis 574

Umbilical Cord Care 575

Psychological Adaptation 575

Complications Affecting Transition 576

Hepatitis B 577

Summary 577

Chapter 19 Newborn Physical Assessment Annie J. Rohan 579

Introduction 579

State, Weight, and Gestational Age Assessment 579

Skin Assessment 581

Head Assessment 584

Eye Assessment 586

Ear Assessment 588

Nose Assessment 589

Mouth Assessment 590

Neck Assessment 591

Chest and Lung Assessment 592

Cardiovascular Assessment 593

Abdominal Assessment 595

Genitourinary Assessment 597

Musculoskeletal Assessment 599

Neurologic Assessment 602

Summary 604

Chapter 20 Newborn Nutrition Jill Janke 609

Overview 609

Infant Feeding Decision 609

Benefits of Breastfeeding 609

Incidence of Breastfeeding 610

Breastfeeding Promotion 615

Physiology of Milk Production 615

Biospecificity of Human Milk 617

Nutritional Components 617

Preterm Milk and Lactation 618

Breastfeeding Process 619

Breastfeeding Management 623

Potential Breastfeeding Problems 631

Late Preterm 638

Medications and Breastfeeding 638

Postpartum Surgery and Breastfeeding 639

Formula Feeding 639

Lactation Suppression 642

Summary 643

Chapter 21 Common Neonatal Complications Annie J. Rohan 651

Introduction 651

Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization 651

Respiratory Distress 652

Congenital Heart Disease 655

Hypoglycemia 658

Hyperbilirubinemia 660

Neonatal Sepsis 665

Perinatal HIV Infection 667

Neonatal Substance Exposure 670

Pathophysiology 671

Late Preterm Infants 674

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy 680

Transport and Return Transport 683

Summary 683

Appendix Item Bank Questions and Answer Key Nancy O'Brien-Abel 689

Index 732

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