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The document discusses interventions for a patient diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. The midwife should have the patient follow a bland, low-fat diet with small, frequent feedings and sips of water to avoid triggering vomiting. The patient should also avoid stimuli that can cause nausea, like tight clothes or strong smells. Taking prescribed anti-nausea medications and getting enough rest are also recommended interventions.

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Divina Gracia Vibal Cielo Bsm-Ii

The document discusses interventions for a patient diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. The midwife should have the patient follow a bland, low-fat diet with small, frequent feedings and sips of water to avoid triggering vomiting. The patient should also avoid stimuli that can cause nausea, like tight clothes or strong smells. Taking prescribed anti-nausea medications and getting enough rest are also recommended interventions.

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DIVINA GRACIA VIBAL CIELO BSM-II

What are the following intervention of the Midwife with a patient diagnosis
Hyperemesis gravidarum?

A. Have dry, low fat, high carbohydrate and bland diet


 Take dry crackers
 Small frequent feedings and sips of water to avoid gastric
distention which could trigger vomiting reflex
 Avoid very hot or very cold food and beverages

B. Avoid noxious stimuli that may precipitate nausea


 Motion and pressure around the stomach such as tight
waistbands
 Temporary cessation of iron supplements if it contributes to
gastric upset
 Avoid highly seasoned and spicy foods
 Avoid strong odors such as perfumes
 Avoid loud noises, bright and blinking lights

C. Take vitamin supplement to correct nutritional deficiencies from


decreased food intake

D. Have enough relaxation and rest.

E. Take the prescribed medications to relieve symptoms:


 Promethazine (Phenergan)
 Prochloperazine (Compazine)
 Ondasetron (Zofran)
 Droperidol (Inapsine)
 Metoclopramide (Reglan)
 Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
 Meclizine (Antivert)

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