A 15 year-old female has come to the urgent care complaining about nausea, vomiting and feeling...

A 15 year-old female has come to the urgent care complaining about nausea, vomiting and feeling tired all the time. Her complaints are vague, but the nurse is suspicious she may be pregnant when the girl mentions she is late for her period

. A) what nursing care will you provide to this young lady if she is pregnant? B) What nursing diagnoses will apply to this situation? C) What are some expected outcomes?

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A) Ans- the nursing care for the lady if she is pregnant- firstly make her understand what is pregnant

-controlling of present complaints is also important and administer medications for nausea and vomiting as per advised by doctor.

-advise the patient about dietary plan and exercises.

-make her to understand that small feeds will help to her problem that means taking small meals with many times instead of having 3times large meal

-provide psychological support to her and educate about the conditions of pregnancy.

B) ans-

Nursing diagnosis -fluid volume deficit in the body due to nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy as evidenced by dehydration looks and fatigue.

-generalised weaknes related to hyperemesis as evidenced by patient weakness looks and verbalization of the patient.

-risk for body weight loss related to unable to take foods es evidenced by vervalization of not taking any oods orally.

- knowlege deficit related to first time pregnancy as evidenced by frequent asking doubts about condition.

-provide psychological support to the patient family embers and patient itsef.

Nightingale answered 3 months ago

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