Nursing Care for Patients with Septic Shock and Acute Kidney Injury after Termination of Unwanted Pregnancy

Abstract

Termination of pregnancy is another option for women with unwanted pregnancies According to the World Health Organization, requires termination of pregnancy can be achieved through medical or surgical procedures. The surgical procedures, however, may cause complications, especially the perforate of uterus, caused by the insertion of medical devices into the uterine cavity. Infection and severe septic shock can cause circulatory and metabolic dysfunction and mal function of organs which may cause death. This study investigated a patient in Singburi Hospital. The patient had septic shock and acute kidney failure after her unwanted pregnancy was terminated. Data were collected from an observation of her personal information, symptoms, medical history. a symptoms, sings, and personal information. Data on her physical and mental conditions as well as social and economic status were also collected. Then, data were analyzed for determining nursing diagnoses and activities.

The results revealed that this 21-yerar-old patient had uterine perforation after her unwanted pregnancy was terminated through the surgical procedures. She was also found to have septic shock and acute kidney injury. The patient received medical treatment in the hospital for a total of 5 days.

Nursing care for patients with septic shock and acute kidney injury after termination of unwanted pregnancy is considered important. The patient needs prompt treatment and nursing care to reduce and prevent more serious complications.