ANTEPARTUM CARE

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ANTEPARTUM CARE
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A 27-year-old G1P0 at 37 weeks calls saying her
baby is moving much less than it did a few days
ago.  On review of her antepartum record, you
note no medical problems, normal fetal growth,
and normal laboratory values as well as a normal
obstetric ultrasound at 18 weeks.  The patient
comes to the hospital and receives an NST.  It is
nonreactive.  Your most appropriate action is to
do what?
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The student will be able to cite methods
toa.     Diagnose pregnancyb.     Assess
gestational agec.     Distinguish an at-risk
pregnancyd.     Assess fetal growth, well-being
and maturity
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The student will be able to describea.    
Appropriate diagnostic studiesb.     Patient
education programsc.     Nutritional needs of
pregnant womend.     Adverse effects of drugs
and the environment
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The student will be able toa.     Perform a
physical examination on obstetric patientsb.    
Answer commonly asked questions concerning
pregnancy, labor and delivery