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Midwifery
Plan
of
Care
for
a
Woman
Gravida:
2
Parity:
Gestational
Age:
35
weeks
Cramping
suprapubic
discomfort
dysuria
frequency
and
urgency
no
fever.
Assessment
Findings
Cramping
Suprapubic
Discomfort:Common
in
late
pregnancy
due
to
uterine
growth
Braxton
Hicks
contractions.However
must
be
monitored
any
signs
preterm
labour
or
complications.
Dysuria
(Burning/Stinging)
Frequency
Urgency:
Possible
urinary
tract
infection
(UTI)
especially
given
the
complaint
dysuria
frequency.
No
fever
indicates
that
this
may
not
an
acute
pyelonephritis
but
still
requires
investigation
treatment
prevent
progression
more
severe
complications
such
as
labour.
Absence
reduces
concern
systemic
pyelonephritis
UTI
needs
addressed
avoid
(Queensland
Health
Antenatal
Guidelines)
&
Clinical
Findings:
Discomfort:
Common
contractions.
Should
(regular
contractions
cervical
changes).
Dysuria
Suggestive
requiring
investigation.
likelihood
does
exclude
UTI.
Pyrexia
(No
Fever):
Reassuring
infection
management
remains
necessary
Monitoring:
Vital
Signs:
Blood
pressure
pulse
respiratory
rate
temperature
foetal
heart
rate.
Urinalysis:
Dipstick
test
check
indicators
(e.g.
nitrites
leukocytes
protein).
Urine
culture
sensitivity
confirm
guide
antibiotic
choice.
Abdominal
Examination:
Assess
tenderness
tone
size.
Monitor
contractions
changes.
Palpate
position.
Foetal
Heart
Rate
Ensure
rate
is
within
normal
limits
(110–160
bpm).
Evaluate
movements.
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