Postpartum Care 4th Power
Price: $35
CEs: 6 Contact Education Hours
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13004 for 6 contact hours.
Course DescriptionÂ
Topics that will be discussed include:
- Changes in the uterus, cervix, vagina, perineum, and breast
- The metabolic, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and immune systems of the postpartum patient are explored.
- Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of death among postpartum patients. Causes and interventions are important aspects to consider to prevent this occurrence.
- Thrombophlebitis, preeclampsia, infections and postpartum depression.
Goal: To provide a safe environment for patient-family centered care that is uncomplicated and promotes an overall stability, safety and outcome.
Course Objectives
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At the conclusion of this course the learner will be able to discuss the following body changes that occur with pregnancy:
Uterus Cervix Vaginal and perineum Breast Endocrine system Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system Integumentary system Immune system In addition, the learner will be able to adequately assess the: Breast Uterus Bowel function |
Bladder function
Lochia Episiotomy Lower extremities Emotions Further, the learner will be able to identify: Postpartum depression Domestic partner adjustment Further, the learner will be able to discuss the nursing care of: C-sections Postpartum hemorrhage Thrombophlebitis Wounds UTIs Postpartum depression |
