Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified

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CHAPTER 14 Women’s Health^503



  • Home remedies.

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have antiprostaglandin
    activities, which decrease the discomfort:

    • ibuprofen

    • naproxen

    • nabumetone



  • Oral contraceptives which inhibit ovulation as well as diminish amount
    of menstrual flow and dysmenorrhea.


NURSING DIAGNOSES



  • Intolerance for activity

  • Pain, discomfort


NURSING INTERVENTIONS



  • Explain to the patient:

    • The disease.

    • Benefit of exercise.

    • Medication use, timing, and side effects.




Ectopic Pregnancy


Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized ovum implants in an area other
than the uterus. Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tubes; how-
ever, other possible sites for ectopic pregnancy include the ovary, cervix, and
peritoneum.


WHAT WENT WRONG?


When the fertilized ovum is unable to get to the uterus, it may settle in the fallop-
ian tube. Any blockage, stricture, previous surgery on the tube, infection or inflam-
mation may impede the ovum from its final, proper destination.


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