Pregnant Women with Preeclampsia: Improving Nursing Care During the Labor Period by Applying the Pathology Principles
Keywords:
Preeclampsia, Pathology, Gestational Hypertension, Labor Period, Nursing CareAbstract
This academic article aimed to: 1) study the pathophysiology of preeclampsia gestational hypertension, and 2) analyze its symptoms during labor period, in order to prevent side effects of anticonvulsants and antihypertensive drugs in the delivery period, and 3) standardize nursing care of gestational hypertension during the labor progress. Midwives need to be knowledgeable about pathology, so to provide nursing care with high standards and effectiveness. Analytical thinking that is congruent with the pathology of disease must be the foundation of a good and effective nursing practice. It helps nurses, doctor, and pregnant women to make decision in treatment and nursing care about the best course of care in order to ensure the safety of both mothers and babies.
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