Nursing Diagnosis for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of morning sickness, with "unrelenting, excessive pregnancy-related nausea and/or vomiting that prevents adequate intake of food and fluids." Hyperemesis is considered a rare complication of pregnancy but, because nausea and vomiting during pregnancy exist on a continuum, there is often not a good diagnosis between common morning sickness and hyperemesis. Estimates of the percentage of pregnant women afflicted range from 0.3% to 2.0%
Nursing Diagnosis for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
1. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances related to excessive vomiting or lack of fluid intake.
2. Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements related to nausea, vomiting or lack of nutritional intake.
3. Anxiety related to hyperemesis influence on the health of the fetus.
4. Knowledge deficit related to lack of information about the treatment of hyperemesis.
5. Sleep pattern disturbance related to persistent vomiting.
6. Activity Intolerance related to weakness.
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