Nursing Interventions for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Nursing Interventions for Hyperemesis Gravidarum 1. Assess for signs of dehydration Rational: improve fluid balance, and maintain a homeostatic mechanism, is the basis for the mother and fetus to maintain balance. 2. Assess vital signs Rational: temperature, pulse rate increased and decreased BP are signs of dehydration and hypovolemia. 3. Give parenteral fluids: electrolytes, glucose and vitamins according to program Rational: This fluid will provide or meet the needs of the body's acid-base balance, electrolytes and hypoavitaminosis. 4. Provide nutrition in small but frequent portions. Rational: feeding gradually or slowly may help. 5. Monitor the provision of fluids and food in 24 hours as well as expenditures and recorded fluid intake. Rational: the provision of fluids and electrolytes is a way to deal with persistent vomiting, this recording will be able to assess the balance of electrolytes are given, while the number of how many calories can already be given. 6. Review of ed...