Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hunter Boumans
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
1. What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
2. What causes Hyperemesis Gravidarum, and what are the risk factors?
3. What are the signs and symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
4. Are there lab test that should be monitored with this condition?
5. What treatments are associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and are there any precautions? (medical, surgical, pharmacological)
6. What are some nursing interventions for this condition? (at least 10)
7. List at least 5 NANDA diagnosis for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
8. Are there any long term problems associated with this condition?
1. Tabers Encyclopedia Medical Dictionary defines Hyperemesis Gravidarum as “persistent, continuous, severe, pregnancy related nausea and vomiting, often accompanied …show more content…
The following lab test may be checked to monitor dehydration: complete blood count, electrolyte levels, and urine ketones. The health care provider may run test to make sure the luver and GI do not have any problems.
5. The treatment options range depending on the severity of the condition. To treat the nausea and vomiting the health care provider will likely prescribe an anti-nausea medication. If the mother has become dehydrated she will be given IV fluids. If the nausea is severe and the mother can’t eat enough to get the nutrients her and the baby need, the doctor may order extra nutrients through IV or PEG.
6. 10 nursing interventions for Hyperemesis Gravidarum:
• Assess patient for signs of dehydration.
• Take vital signs frequently
• Assess for edema in the feet, legs and sacral area periodically.
• Document intake and output and daily weight.
• Provide nutrition in small and frequent portions.
• Administer IV fluids as ordered.
• Monitor fetal activity.
• Keep a log of how long the nausea and vomit if there is any.
• Restrict oral intake until the nausea and vomiting has stopped.
• Administer anti-emetic drugs as
Hunter Boumans
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
1. What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
2. What causes Hyperemesis Gravidarum, and what are the risk factors?
3. What are the signs and symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
4. Are there lab test that should be monitored with this condition?
5. What treatments are associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and are there any precautions? (medical, surgical, pharmacological)
6. What are some nursing interventions for this condition? (at least 10)
7. List at least 5 NANDA diagnosis for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
8. Are there any long term problems associated with this condition?
1. Tabers Encyclopedia Medical Dictionary defines Hyperemesis Gravidarum as “persistent, continuous, severe, pregnancy related nausea and vomiting, often accompanied …show more content…
The following lab test may be checked to monitor dehydration: complete blood count, electrolyte levels, and urine ketones. The health care provider may run test to make sure the luver and GI do not have any problems.
5. The treatment options range depending on the severity of the condition. To treat the nausea and vomiting the health care provider will likely prescribe an anti-nausea medication. If the mother has become dehydrated she will be given IV fluids. If the nausea is severe and the mother can’t eat enough to get the nutrients her and the baby need, the doctor may order extra nutrients through IV or PEG.
6. 10 nursing interventions for Hyperemesis Gravidarum:
• Assess patient for signs of dehydration.
• Take vital signs frequently
• Assess for edema in the feet, legs and sacral area periodically.
• Document intake and output and daily weight.
• Provide nutrition in small and frequent portions.
• Administer IV fluids as ordered.
• Monitor fetal activity.
• Keep a log of how long the nausea and vomit if there is any.
• Restrict oral intake until the nausea and vomiting has stopped.
• Administer anti-emetic drugs as