Cardiac disease

A pregnant woman with cardiac disease is placed at a higher risk for additional complications because of whi pregnancy-related phenomena. Select all that apply. Elevations in blood pressure in the second and third trimesters. Increase in heart rate. Increase in blood volume.

Increase in body temperature. Increase in cardiac output

3. Congestive heart failure is a complication for pregnant women with heart disease. What are clinical manifestations associated with congestive heart failure? Select all that apply Bradycardia Orthopnea Persistent cough Pitting edema Moist lung fields

4. According to the History and Physical, what cardiac symptoms does Gabriela Valenzuela exhibit now that she is pregnant?

5. What are Gabriela Valenzuela’s vital signs? Are there any significant abnormalities noted?

6. What abnormal assessment finding is noted in the History and Physical that would be associated with Gabriel Valenzuela’s cardiac disorder?

7. When monitoring Gabriela Valenzuela’s fetus, what manifestations may indicate complications related to a worsening of the mother’s cardiac status? Select all that apply. Fetal bradycardia Fetal tachycardia Increasing fetal size, greater than anticipated for gestational age Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

8. Cesarean section is the preferred type of delivery for the mother with cardiac disease. (True or False) Page 1 1 2 + Lesson 5 – Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy: Cardiac and Lupus MacBook Air.

 After reviewing the History and Physical for Gabriela Valenzuela, what does the physician note as her cardiac problem? 2. A