Nursing Interventions Applicable to Alongside Obstetricians
Establishing therapeutic relationship is the most significant intervention for the woman and her family. The woman’s first impression will have influenced her perception of the quality of care in her birth experience, a warm greeting provided to the woman and her family will make them feel valuable (Perry, 2012). Sometimes professionals of the health care team will encounter women who speak a different language and it is recommended to bring an interpreter who is fluent in the woman’s language. This will make her feel more comfortable and will promote safety. Health care team providers should demonstrate confidence and encourage the woman’s the ability to give birth.
Vital signs are another intervention completed at the beginning and after labour. This intervention needs to be assessed to identify signs of hypertension and infection. Immediately after delivery the care provider should assess blood pressure, if there is an increase in blood pressure this can be an indication of gestational hypertension, while a decrease can indicate shock or orthostatic hypotension. …show more content…
For example, the application of ice pack to the perineum, will reduce edema and diminished hematoma formation. Analgesics, will help reduce after pains in the patient, also regular urination will also reduce the severity of after pains because the uterus will contract more effectively. On the other hand, pharmacological interventions are one of the most commonly used intervention by physicians. Oxytocin is a highly successful medication used to produce uterine contraction and decrease bleeding at the time of labour. Epidural is another type of medication that relieves pain but can increase the use of forceps and vacuum, as well as increase risk for uterine retention and fever at the time of labour (Perry,
Establishing therapeutic relationship is the most significant intervention for the woman and her family. The woman’s first impression will have influenced her perception of the quality of care in her birth experience, a warm greeting provided to the woman and her family will make them feel valuable (Perry, 2012). Sometimes professionals of the health care team will encounter women who speak a different language and it is recommended to bring an interpreter who is fluent in the woman’s language. This will make her feel more comfortable and will promote safety. Health care team providers should demonstrate confidence and encourage the woman’s the ability to give birth.
Vital signs are another intervention completed at the beginning and after labour. This intervention needs to be assessed to identify signs of hypertension and infection. Immediately after delivery the care provider should assess blood pressure, if there is an increase in blood pressure this can be an indication of gestational hypertension, while a decrease can indicate shock or orthostatic hypotension. …show more content…
For example, the application of ice pack to the perineum, will reduce edema and diminished hematoma formation. Analgesics, will help reduce after pains in the patient, also regular urination will also reduce the severity of after pains because the uterus will contract more effectively. On the other hand, pharmacological interventions are one of the most commonly used intervention by physicians. Oxytocin is a highly successful medication used to produce uterine contraction and decrease bleeding at the time of labour. Epidural is another type of medication that relieves pain but can increase the use of forceps and vacuum, as well as increase risk for uterine retention and fever at the time of labour (Perry,