Maternity Nursing (38)
Preconception
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Maternity - Preconception, part 3: Permanent Sterilization and Infertility
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn about tubal ligation and vasectomy; plus the risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of infertility.
Maternity - Preconception, part 3: Permanent Sterilization and Infertility
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn about tubal ligation and vasectomy; plus the risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of infertility.
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Maternity - Preconception, part 2: Hormonal Methods of Contraception
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNOral contraceptives, medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), transdermal patch, vaginal ring, subdermal implant, intrauterine device (IUD). Includes the side effects, contraindications, and patient teaching.
Maternity - Preconception, part 2: Hormonal Methods of Contraception
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNOral contraceptives, medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), transdermal patch, vaginal ring, subdermal implant, intrauterine device (IUD). Includes the side effects, contraindications, and patient teaching.
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Maternity - Preconception, part 1: Behavioral and Barrier Methods of Contraception
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn about the behavioral and barrier methods of contraception: abstinence, withdrawal, natural family planning, diaphragms, and condoms!
Maternity - Preconception, part 1: Behavioral and Barrier Methods of Contraception
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn about the behavioral and barrier methods of contraception: abstinence, withdrawal, natural family planning, diaphragms, and condoms!
Pregnancy
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 12: Complications: Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy, including hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome), group B streptococcus (GBS), and amniotic fluid abnormalities (polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, and chorioamnionitis).
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 12: Complications: Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy, including hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome), group B streptococcus (GBS), and amniotic fluid abnormalities (polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, and chorioamnionitis).
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 11: Complications: Cervical Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Abruptio Placenta
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy including cervical insufficiency, placenta previa, and abruptio placenta.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 11: Complications: Cervical Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Abruptio Placenta
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy including cervical insufficiency, placenta previa, and abruptio placenta.
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 10: Complications: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNGestational diabetes, an important complication of pregnancy.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 10: Complications: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNGestational diabetes, an important complication of pregnancy.
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 9: Complications: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Candidiasis, Anemia, UTI
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), candidiasis, iron-deficiency anemia, and urinary tract infection (UTI).
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 9: Complications: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Candidiasis, Anemia, UTI
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), candidiasis, iron-deficiency anemia, and urinary tract infection (UTI).
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 8: Complications: TORCH Infections, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy, including TORCH infections and sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and HIV/AIDS.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 8: Complications: TORCH Infections, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy, including TORCH infections and sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and HIV/AIDS.
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 7: Complications: Miscarriage, Hydatidiform Mole, Ectopic Pregnancy
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy, including miscarriage, hydatidiform mole, and ectopic pregnancies.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 7: Complications: Miscarriage, Hydatidiform Mole, Ectopic Pregnancy
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNComplications of pregnancy, including miscarriage, hydatidiform mole, and ectopic pregnancies.
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 6: Diagnostics: Nonstress Test, Biophysical Profile, Contraction Stress Test
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNDiagnostic procedures in pregnancy, including nonstress tests (NST), biophysical profile (BPP), and contraction stress tests (CST).
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 6: Diagnostics: Nonstress Test, Biophysical Profile, Contraction Stress Test
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNDiagnostic procedures in pregnancy, including nonstress tests (NST), biophysical profile (BPP), and contraction stress tests (CST).
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 5: Diagnostics: Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNTypes of diagnostic testing in pregnancy, including ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and amniocentesis.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 5: Diagnostics: Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNTypes of diagnostic testing in pregnancy, including ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and amniocentesis.
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 4: Maternal Teaching: Nutrition/Weight Gain, Warning Signs, Unpleasant Side Effects
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNMaternal teaching for pregnancy, including nutrition and weight gain guidance, things to avoid in pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and unpleasant side effects of pregnancy.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 4: Maternal Teaching: Nutrition/Weight Gain, Warning Signs, Unpleasant Side Effects
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNMaternal teaching for pregnancy, including nutrition and weight gain guidance, things to avoid in pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and unpleasant side effects of pregnancy.
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 3: GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Labs/Diagnostics
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNGTPAL, Nagele's rule, and prenatal labs and diagnostics.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 3: GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Labs/Diagnostics
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNGTPAL, Nagele's rule, and prenatal labs and diagnostics.
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 2: Prenatal Care: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Visits
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNWhat happens at OBGYN visits during the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 2: Prenatal Care: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Visits
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNWhat happens at OBGYN visits during the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy.
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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 1: Signs and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNSigns of pregnancy and physiologic changes during pregnancy.
Maternity - Pregnancy, part 1: Signs and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNSigns of pregnancy and physiologic changes during pregnancy.
Labor & Delivery
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Maternity - L&D, part 7: External Cephalic Version, Bishop Score, Labor Induction/Augmentation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNIn this video the procedure, complications, and nursing care for an external cephalic version. The components and scoring of the Bishop Score. Additionally, types of labor induction (cervical ripening, amniotomy,...
Maternity - L&D, part 7: External Cephalic Version, Bishop Score, Labor Induction/Augmentation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNIn this video the procedure, complications, and nursing care for an external cephalic version. The components and scoring of the Bishop Score. Additionally, types of labor induction (cervical ripening, amniotomy,...
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Maternity - L&D, part 10: Uterine Rupture, Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Precipitous Labor
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care for uterine rupture, amniotic fluid embolism, and precipitous labor.
Maternity - L&D, part 10: Uterine Rupture, Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Precipitous Labor
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care for uterine rupture, amniotic fluid embolism, and precipitous labor.
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Maternity - L&D, part 9: Labor Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Cesarean Section
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing care for labor dystocia, prolapsed umbilical cord, and cesarean section (c-section) birth.
Maternity - L&D, part 9: Labor Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Cesarean Section
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing care for labor dystocia, prolapsed umbilical cord, and cesarean section (c-section) birth.
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Maternity - L&D, part 8: Vacuum/Forceps Assisted Delivery, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Preterm Labor
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe indications, complications, and nursing care for vacuum-assisted delivery (VAD) and forceps-assisted delivery (FAD). Additionally, the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, complication, nursing care, and patient teaching for...
Maternity - L&D, part 8: Vacuum/Forceps Assisted Delivery, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Preterm Labor
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe indications, complications, and nursing care for vacuum-assisted delivery (VAD) and forceps-assisted delivery (FAD). Additionally, the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, complication, nursing care, and patient teaching for...
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Maternity - L&D, part 6: Fetal Heart Rate Patterns - Normal and Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe normal and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, including causes and nursing interventions to take for each.
Maternity - L&D, part 6: Fetal Heart Rate Patterns - Normal and Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe normal and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, including causes and nursing interventions to take for each.
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Maternity - L&D, part 5: Fetal Assessment: Leopold Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about Leopold maneuvers along with external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring.
Maternity - L&D, part 5: Fetal Assessment: Leopold Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about Leopold maneuvers along with external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring.
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Maternity - L&D, part 4: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about pain management during labor, including non-pharmacological measures, pharmacological options, and regional anesthesia (epidural and spinal blocks).
Maternity - L&D, part 4: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about pain management during labor, including non-pharmacological measures, pharmacological options, and regional anesthesia (epidural and spinal blocks).
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Maternity - L&D, part 3: Stages of Labor, Effacement vs. Dilation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about the stages of labor and the difference between dilation and effacement.
Maternity - L&D, part 3: Stages of Labor, Effacement vs. Dilation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about the stages of labor and the difference between dilation and effacement.
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Maternity - L&D, part 2: Factors Affecting Labor, Fetal Position, Fetal Station
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about the factors affecting labor, fetal position, and fetal station.
Maternity - L&D, part 2: Factors Affecting Labor, Fetal Position, Fetal Station
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about the factors affecting labor, fetal position, and fetal station.
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Maternity - L&D, part 1: Physiologic Changes before Labor, True vs. False Labor
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about physiologic changes of labor and the difference between true and false labor.
Maternity - L&D, part 1: Physiologic Changes before Labor, True vs. False Labor
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNLearn all about physiologic changes of labor and the difference between true and false labor.
Newborn
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Maternity - Newborn, part 8: Circumcision, Bathing and Cord Care, Crib Safety, Safe Sleep, Car Seat Safety
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNNursing care and parental teaching related to circumcision, bathing and umbilical cord care, crib safety and safe sleep, and car seat safety for newborns.
Maternity - Newborn, part 8: Circumcision, Bathing and Cord Care, Crib Safety, Safe Sleep, Car Seat Safety
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNNursing care and parental teaching related to circumcision, bathing and umbilical cord care, crib safety and safe sleep, and car seat safety for newborns.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 7: Infant Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Best Practices
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNConcerns related to infant nutrition, including weight loss, hunger cues, patient teaching related to breastfeeding, and the do's and don'ts of breastmilk storage and formula feeding.
Maternity - Newborn, part 7: Infant Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Best Practices
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNConcerns related to infant nutrition, including weight loss, hunger cues, patient teaching related to breastfeeding, and the do's and don'ts of breastmilk storage and formula feeding.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 6: Preterm and Postmature Infants, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNConsiderations related to preterm infants and postmature infants. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care of meconium aspiration syndrome.
Maternity - Newborn, part 6: Preterm and Postmature Infants, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNConsiderations related to preterm infants and postmature infants. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care of meconium aspiration syndrome.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 5: Hyperbilirubinemia - Symptoms, Treatment, Phototherapy, and Nursing Care
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, complications, nursing care, and parental teaching of hyperbilirubinemia. The nursing care associated with phototherapy to treat hyperbilirubinemia.
Maternity - Newborn, part 5: Hyperbilirubinemia - Symptoms, Treatment, Phototherapy, and Nursing Care
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, complications, nursing care, and parental teaching of hyperbilirubinemia. The nursing care associated with phototherapy to treat hyperbilirubinemia.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 4: NAS, Hypoglycemia, Macrosomia, Sepsis Neonatorum, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNNeonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), hypoglycemia, the macrosomic infant, sepsis neonatorum, and necrotizing enterocolitis.
Maternity - Newborn, part 4: NAS, Hypoglycemia, Macrosomia, Sepsis Neonatorum, Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNNeonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), hypoglycemia, the macrosomic infant, sepsis neonatorum, and necrotizing enterocolitis.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 3: Infant Reflexes, Heel Stick, Lab Tests and Prophylactic at Birth
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNPrimitive reflexes present at birth (e.g., Moro/startle, walking/stepping, rooting, sucking, palmar grasp, Tonic neck reflex, plantar grasp, and Babinski), the heel stick procedure, lab tests at birth, and prophylactic medications...
Maternity - Newborn, part 3: Infant Reflexes, Heel Stick, Lab Tests and Prophylactic at Birth
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNPrimitive reflexes present at birth (e.g., Moro/startle, walking/stepping, rooting, sucking, palmar grasp, Tonic neck reflex, plantar grasp, and Babinski), the heel stick procedure, lab tests at birth, and prophylactic medications...
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Maternity - Newborn, part 2: Expected and Abnormal Findings of Newborn Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNExpected findings, abnormal findings, and normal variations of the infant's skin, head, face, clavicles, umbilical cord, and hips.
Maternity - Newborn, part 2: Expected and Abnormal Findings of Newborn Assessment
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNExpected findings, abnormal findings, and normal variations of the infant's skin, head, face, clavicles, umbilical cord, and hips.
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Maternity - Newborn, part 1: APGAR Scoring, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow can you tell if a newborn is premature if you don't know their gestational age? Are newborns supposed to be hairy? Why are babies always wearing hats? In this video...
Maternity - Newborn, part 1: APGAR Scoring, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow can you tell if a newborn is premature if you don't know their gestational age? Are newborns supposed to be hairy? Why are babies always wearing hats? In this video...
Postpartum
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe postpartum complications of postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, mastitis, and potential mental health concerns.
Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe postpartum complications of postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, mastitis, and potential mental health concerns.
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 4: Changes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNCardiovascular changes of the postpartum patient. In addition, the potential postpartum complications of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Maternity - Postpartum, part 4: Changes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNCardiovascular changes of the postpartum patient. In addition, the potential postpartum complications of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 3: Maternal Role Attainment, Parental-Infant Bonding, Sibling Adaptation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe three phases of maternal role attainment, signs of optimal and impaired parental-infant bonding, parental teaching related to sibling adaptation, and patient teaching on sexual intercourse in the postpartum period.
Maternity - Postpartum, part 3: Maternal Role Attainment, Parental-Infant Bonding, Sibling Adaptation
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNThe three phases of maternal role attainment, signs of optimal and impaired parental-infant bonding, parental teaching related to sibling adaptation, and patient teaching on sexual intercourse in the postpartum period.
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 2: Perineal and Breast Care, Postpartum Immunizations
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNPatient teaching of postpartum perineal and breast care, along with postpartum immunizations which may be provided to the mother prior to discharge.
Maternity - Postpartum, part 2: Perineal and Breast Care, Postpartum Immunizations
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNPatient teaching of postpartum perineal and breast care, along with postpartum immunizations which may be provided to the mother prior to discharge.
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Maternity - Postpartum, part 1: Assessment of Fundus and Lochia
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow to assess the fundus and a postpartum patient's lochia, including nursing care and patient teaching along with expected and abnormal findings.
Maternity - Postpartum, part 1: Assessment of Fundus and Lochia
Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRNHow to assess the fundus and a postpartum patient's lochia, including nursing care and patient teaching along with expected and abnormal findings.
