NURSING 164 Study Guide - Final Guide: Meconium, Clinical Urine Tests, Amniocentesis
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Hegar"s sign-- the softening of the lower segment of the uterus during pregnancy softening of isthmus of uterus. Nagele"s rule-- lmp - 3 months + 7 days + 1year = Sheppard-towner of 1921-- provided funds for state. Gives coverage to pregnant women until 6 weeks postpartum. Fetal research= the tx advancement for diseases such as parkinson"s and alzheimer"s. Intrauterine fetal surgery-- therapy for anatomic lesions that can be surgically corrected and are incompatible with life if not treated. Cord blood banking-- contains regenerative stem cells that can be used to replace the diseased cells in the person. Health care issues involve cost, access, and quality. Finding out sooner about the pregnancy makes the outcome better. Must incorporate cultural values into care plan. Parents can sue up to age 18 of child and child can sue up to 21 y. o if anything went wrong. Endocervical glands-- secrete thick, tenacious mucus that form mucus plug (prevents bacteria from ascending into uterus)
