Running head: RHOGAM 1 Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhoGAM) Nigel Morley Oakton Community College May 1, 2011 | | | | | | | | | | | | | RHOGAM 2 | | | | | A mother who is 24 hours postpartum and blood type A Rh-negative is to be given RhoGAM. She tells the nurse that she was already given the RhoGAM when she was pregnant, and wants to know why she needs it again. How does the nurse explain the reason for needing it now and what
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getting Rhogam, I say option because Rhogam is a blood product and some people disagree with the use of blood products. But Rhogam is the only way to help prevent the mom’s body from making antibodies against Rh positive. Rh negative moms receive Rhogam at 28 weeks or before if there was some sort of trauma or abortion. Then once they deliver the baby, the baby’s blood is then tested to see if they are Rh positive. If the baby is Rh positive, then the mom must receive another dose of Rhogam within
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“Rhesus (RH) Incompatibility Disease” Sharon C. Clatterbuck Ottawa University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Proseminar Class Dr. Richard Kimberly. November 9, 2004 All the technology of our medical institutions and doctors do no good unless each female who becomes pregnant takes advantage of the prenatal care that is offered to them. According to the article titled “Routine ABO and RH Typing: An Introduction”, Phillip Levine and R.E. Stetson were
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Subjective data Identification: K.G. is a pregnant 23 year-old Caucasian female. Chief complaint: Ms. G. enters the clinic today for a routine obstetric exam. History of present illness: Ms. G. is 34 weeks pregnant and is a G1 P0. Last menstrual period was 10/23/13. Past Medical History: The patient has a history of gestational thrombocytopenia. Past Surgical History: Ms. G. had a benign cyst removed from her anterior neck in 2013. Family History: Ms. G. states that her mother and father
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Attach rubric to cover of careplan submitted RUBRIC For Grading Patient Assessment and Care Plan | GRADE:(total < 40; must redo) Success/Unsuccess | | Maternal Child Nursing Course - Care Plan | | | Student: Tiffany Rogers | Clinical Date: 11/07/2015 | Site: St. Vincent’s South | | | | | | Sections | Grading Criteria | Possible Points | Points Earned | Comments | Patient Information | General Information | 10 | | | | OB/Medical/Surgical Hx | | | | | Psychosocial
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Erythroblastosis Fetalis by Jeanifer Aggarao Mrs. Carrig July 23, 2007 Table of Contents Definition 1 Pathophysiology 2 Signs and Symptoms 3 Risk Factors 5 Diagnosis 6 Treatment 8 Nursing Responsibilities 10 Psychosocial Implication 10 Bibliography 12 Definition Erythroblastosis fetalis is a fatal hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) caused by incompatibilities in the blood groups between the mother and her unborn child during pregnancy. Because of the incompatibility
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history of pregnancies and deliveries is essential for a nurse to know so the nurse can be aware of possible future complications like hemorrhage. Also knowing a client and fetus’s blood type is important so that the nurse can prepare to give a dose of RhoGAM once the baby is delivered. Just as importantly knowing a client’s education and psychosocial levels are critical so that a nurse can provide the appropriate care and teaching for each
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STUDENT NAME: DATE: 3/25/13 CLIENT OVERVIEW | CLIENT INITIALS: A.F | AGE: 27 | MARITAL STATUS: Married | ETHNICITY: White | RELIGION: N/A | LMP: 6 / 24 /12 | EDC: 3 / 31 /13 | GESTATIONAL AGE: 39 weeks | G: 3 | T: 3 | P: 0 | A: 0 | L: 3 | PERTINENT HEALTH HISTORY | CHIEF COMPLAINT:(reason for admission in pt’s words)Patient stated “My water broke and I began having contractions”. She also felt as if her blood pressure was “high”. ADMISSION VE:
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The Rh factor (ie, Rhesus factor) is a red blood cell surface antigen that was named after the monkeys in which it was first discovered. Rh incompatibility, also known as Rh disease, is a condition that occurs when a woman with Rh-negative blood type is exposed to Rh-positive blood cells, leading to the development of Rh antibodies. Rh incompatibility can occur by 2 main mechanisms. The most common type occurs when an Rh-negative pregnant mother is exposed to Rh-positive fetal red blood cells secondary
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CV+ Blood What happens in MI- A heart attack (myocardial infarction) is usually caused by a blood clot, which stops the blood flowing to a part of your heart muscle. You should call for an ambulance immediately if you develop severe chest pain. Treatment with a clot-busting medicine or an emergency procedure to restore the blood flow through the blocked blood vessel are usually done as soon as possible. This is to prevent or minimise any damage to your heart muscle. Other treatments help to ease
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