Patient Information:
- Date and Time of the Nursing Assessment: 2023-10-15 10:00 AM
- Location: Maternity Clinic, Room 5
Subjective:
- Gestation in weeks: 32 weeks
- Braxton Hicks contractions details: Occasional, mild contractions noted
- Foetal movement history or concerns: Regular movements, no concerns
- Vaginal discharge details: Normal, no unusual discharge
- Swelling details: Mild swelling in ankles
- Other concerns reported: Occasional back pain
- Mental health reported: Feeling anxious about delivery
Objective:
- Fundal height measurement: 32 cm
- Foetal position: Cephalic
- Foetal heart rate: 140 bpm
- Engagement status: Not engaged
- Blood pressure: 120/80 mmHg
- Urine dipstick results: Negative for protein and glucose
- Oedema details: Mild, in lower extremities
Assessment:
- Pregnancy status and gestation: Healthy pregnancy at 32 weeks
- Known medical conditions: None
Plan:
- Labour management discussion details: Discussed signs of labour and when to call the clinic
- Birth equipment setup and use details: Reviewed use of birthing ball and TENS machine
- Third stage management options discussed: Active management preferred
- Risks associated with medical conditions: None identified
- Indications for consultation or referral and plans for same: None at this time
- Declined procedures or interventions: Declined routine episiotomy
- Antenatal expressing considerations: Advised to start expressing colostrum at 36 weeks
- Next appointment focus: Monitoring foetal growth and maternal well-being
Interventions:
- Provided education on:
- Signs of labour
- Pain management techniques
- Importance of hydration and nutrition
Evaluation:
- Patient and partner engagement and understanding: Both engaged and understanding of birth plan
- Comfort level with birth plan: Comfortable and confident
Plan for Continuing Care:
- Record of understanding completion: Completed
- Birth preferences finalization: Finalized
- Postpartum preparation details: Discussed postpartum care and support
- Plan to further pathology testing or ultrasound: Routine ultrasound at 36 weeks
- Next appointment date: 2023-10-29
Additional Notes:
- Patient's community involvement: Active in prenatal yoga class
- Partner's support and involvement: Partner attending all appointments and classes