Nursing Care During Prenatal Period:Positioning, Draping, Enema & Catheterization

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- is the technique of placing the patient on bed or examination table safely, comfortably, conveniently and effectively in preparation for any procedure.

Positioning

The woman lies flat on her back or with her trunk slightly raised (<45° to the horizontal), her legs may be out straight.

Supine position

The woman lies flat on her back or with her trunk slightly raised (<45° to the horizontal), her legs are bent with her feet flat on the bed.

Dorsal Recumbent position

- side-lying position, the patient lies on one side of the body with the top leg in front of the bottom leg and the hip and knee flexed. Flexing the top hip and knee and placing this leg in front of the body creates a wider, triangular base of support and achieves greater stability. An increase in flexion of the top hip and knee provides greater stability and balance. This flexion reduces lordosis and promotes good back alignment.

Lateral positions

is when the patient assumes a posture halfway between the lateral and the prone positions. The lower arm is positioned behind the client, and the upper arm is flexed at the shoulder and the elbow. The upper leg is more acutely flexed at both the hip and the knee than is the lower one.

Sims positions (semi-prone position)

also known as semi-sitting position, is a bed position wherein the head of the bed is elevated 45 to 60 degrees.

Fowler's position

: The patient is on their back with legs flexed and feet in stirrups. This position is used for pelvic exams and certain prenatal procedures. It's important to ensure the patient's privacy and limit the time spent in this position to reduce discomfort.

Lithotomy position

- is the manner of arranging the covering in order to expose the part being examined, treated or cleaned.

Draping

Used to cover the lower body during abdominal exams or procedures.

Abdominal Drape

: Specifically designed for pelvic exams and procedures.

Perineal Drape

: To cover the legs and lower body during procedures or examinations, ensuring that only the necessary areas are exposed.

Leg Draping:

involves the introduction of liquid into the rectum and colon through the anus. The primary purposes of an enema are to promote bowel movements, cleanse the colon, and deliver medications directly to the rectal mucosa. Indications for Enema Administration Relief of Constipation: Helps to soften stool and stimulate bowel movements. Preparation for Diagnostic Procedures: Cleanses the bowel before procedures such as colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or surgery. Medication Administration: Delivers medications such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or treatments for inflammatory bowel disease directly to the rectum. Bowel Cleansing: Prior to childbirth or certain surgeries.

Enema

Two types of Enema

Soap sud solution enema, Fleet Enema

also known as intermittent catheterization, involves the temporary insertion of a catheter into the bladder to drain urine. Unlike indwelling catheters, straight catheters are not left in place and are removed immediately after the bladder is emptied.

Straight Catheter Insertion

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JULLIANNE DANDAN · 43問 · 2年前

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