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Case Presentation
Prepared By:
Group 165- A&B
BSN 3D2-6
Nursing process is a patient centered, goal oriented method of caring that provides a frame
work to the nursing care. The nursing process exists for every problem that the patient has, and
for every element of patient care, rather than once for each patient. The nurse's evaluation of
care will lead to changes in the implementation of the care and the patient's needs are likely to
change during their stay in hospital as their health either improves or deteriorates. Nursing
process was used in this case study for a more systematic to care for a client who have
undergone a cesarean section birth.
i) Breech delivery
v) Abruptio placenta
vi) Placenta praevia
6. Emergency situations: If the woman is severely ill or has a life-threatening injury or illness
with interruption of the normal heart or lung function, she may be a candidate for an
emergency cesarean section.
Maternal Complications:
* Urinary function and bladder injury:
Urinary retention after Cesarean due to bladder atony could be relieved by urethral catheter for
24 hours.
Bladder injury during Cesarean can occur inadvertently.
* Bowel function and bowel injury: Typically, bowel function after a cesarean section returns
quickly. Unrecognized bowel injury may occur occasionally and should be managed
appropriately.
Breaking open of the incision scar during a later pregnancy or labor (uterine rupture). For more
information, see the topic Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
Placenta previa, the growth of the placenta low in the uterus, blocking the cervix.
Placenta accreta, placenta increta, placenta percreta (least to most severe), the growth of the
placenta deeper into the uterine wall than normal, which can lead to severe bleeding after
childbirth, sometimes requiring a hysterectomy.
Risks for the mother
Three times higher mortality rate than that of vaginal delivery.
*However, it is misleading to directly compare the mortality rates of vaginal and caesarean
deliveries. Women with severe medical conditions, or higher-risk pregnancies, often
require a caesarean section which can distort the mortality figures.
Possible problems in later pregnncies
-malpresentation, placenta previa, antepartum hemorrhage, placenta accreta, prolonged
labor, uterine rupture, preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth in their second delivery.
Emergency hysterectomy at delivery
Increased risks for placenta accreta
Risks for incisional hernias and wound infections
Increased anesthesia risks and post spinal headaches
Type 1 diabetes: A 2008 study found that babies delivered by Caesarean section are 20% more
likely to develop Type 1 diabetes in their lifetimes than babies delivered vaginally. While the
correlation was established, the reason for it is not entirely clear. It has been suggested that
the infant's first exposure to hospital-originating bacteria rather than to maternal bacteria
during C-section may be the cause.
Breathing problems: babies born by c-section, even at full term, are more likely to have
breathing problems than are babies who are delivered vaginally.
Breastfeeding problems: babies born by c-section are less likely to successfully breastfeed than
those delivered vaginally.
Potential for early delivery and complications: One study found an increased risk of
complications if a repeat elective Caesarean section is performed even a few days before the
recommended 39 weeks
Risks for both mother and child
Risk for developing hospital borne infection because of prolonged hospital stays
Longer time before good mother-child interactions can be achieved.
Effects of Anesthesia
1. Regional anesthesia
-(spinal, epidural or combined spinal and epidural anaesthesia)
-is preferred as it allows the mother to be awake and interact immediately with her baby
-the absence of typical risks of general anesthesia:
*pulmonary aspiration (which has a relatively high incidence in patients
undergoing anesthesia in late pregnancy) of gastric contents and
*Oesophageal intubation
2. General Anesthesia
-may be necessary because of specific risks to mother or child. Patients with heavy,
uncontrolled bleeding may not tolerate the hemodynamic effects of regional anesthesia
-is also preferred in very urgent cases, such as severe fetal distress, when there is no
time to perform a regional anesthesia.
Factors involved in decision
Fetal mortality and morbidity
Newborn health
VBAC
Cost
Pelvic floor damage
Maternal mortality
Cultural factors
Autonomy - C-section on demand?
II. OBJECTIVES
The significance of the study is for us third year students to apply the principles and
concepts that we have learned in the NCM 102 (Operating Room Nursing) in our successive
clinical rotations, with the following learning objectives:
1. Cognitive
To be able to review concepts and theories in Oerating Room Nursing.
To be able to describe the development, pathophysiology, medical-
surgical management, and nursing care of a client who have undergone a
cesarean section birth.
To be able to design a Nursing Care Plan for the patient who have
undergone cesarean birth.
To be able to provide information and heath teachings to the patient in the
postpartum period.
2. Psychomotor
To be able carry-out hospital routines and the treatment prescribed to the
patient.
To be able to perform nursing procedures and nursing considerations for a
client in the preoperative and postoperative stages
To be able to implement the nursing care plan.
3. Affective
To be able to establish a good working relationship with the patient and
hospital staff.
III. NURSING ASSESSMENT
Patient’s Profile:
Name : Asa Cana Sy
Age : 18 years old
Birthday : February 29, 1991
Address : 15-B Hollywood St Brgy. Saguin, CSFP
Name of Spouse : Aliv Sy
Name of Father : Muh Cana
Name of Mother : Malah Cana
Nationality : Filipino
Occupation : Housewife
Educational Attainment: High School Graduate
Admission Date : April 22, 2009
Discharge Date : April 24, 2009
Surgery Performed : LTCS II
Unremarkable.
The patient stands 153 centimeters and weighs about 83 kilograms. Her AOG is 43
weeks, LMP was last November 1, 2008, and her EDC was on April 8, 2009. Her OB score is
G2P1 (2,0,0,2). She was already married at the age of 16 years old. She was only 17 years old
when she gave birth to her first child through Cesarean Section (Low Segment Transverse),
because she had a difficulty in delivering the child due to her age and the lack of knowledge.
It was on April 22, 2008 at around 8:00am when Patient Asa Cana Sy was admitted at
the Ob-ward of Porac District Hospital and was sent to the OR/DR for an internal examination
and was told that her pregnancy was already over due. The patient opted for another cesarean
section for this pregnancy.
Bladder:
Patient voids usually Bladder: Bladder:
6-8 times a day. Urine Patient voids 3-4 There was a change
is yellow in color. No times a day without in the frequency and
pain when voiding. pain and discomfort. amount.
4.Activity, Leisure, Patient is a housewife Patient’s activities in During patient’s
and Recreation so she is always in the hospital are confinement in the
Pattern charge of the ambulation, deep hospital, there is a
household chores. breathing and limitation in her
Her leisure time would coughing exercise, activities of daily living
include playing with taking a bath or and a disruption in her
her firstborn and personal hygiene. leisure and recreation
watching television. pattern.
5.Sleep and Rest Patient puts herself to Due to her Patient’s sleep and
Pattern sleep by watching uncomfortable rest pattern changed
television programs. condition and pain, when she was
She usually sleeps at patient complains of admitted. She cannot
around 11pm to 6am. difficulty of sleeping put himself to sleep
She feels rested when and short period of anymore due to
sleeping and thinks sleeps. present condition and
that her energy is pain plays a big factor
sufficient for her for her sleep
activities. disturbances.
6.Cognitive – Patient is a high Patient’s present No changes/
Perceptual Pattern school graduate. She condition is not a alterations.
can read and write. hindrance to her
She can speak and cognitive- perceptual
be understood by pattern.
others.
7. Self-Perception / Patient is a friendly During the times of There is a slight
Self-Concept Pattern person; she loves to her confinement, she change in her self-
socialize with his doesn’t think that she perception due to
friends in their is a holistic person present condition.
neighborhoods. She anymore. However,
considers himself as she is positive that
holistic human being she will be ok after
as long as she is confinement.
healthy, complete,
and his family is
always there.
8. Role Relationship Patient can The patient’s family is Normal/ No
understand English, supportive to the alterations.
Tagalog, and patient. She is happy
Kapampangan. She with their presence
has 5 siblings. She is and support.
married with 1 child.
9. Sexuality/ Patient has been Patient reserved her Patient reserved her
Reproductive Pattern married for 3 years. right to privacy. right to privacy.
10.Coping and Stress When patient is The recent Patient accepts
Tolerance stressed, she sings in hospitalization of the present condition with
the karaoke and eats patient was stressful a positive attitude.
comfort foods like and source of anxiety.
burgers, fries, and her However, she is
favorite sizzling sisig. positive that she will
When it comes to be able to cope up
problems, she lets with current condition.
herself think
immediately for a
solution.
11.Values- Belief Patient is a Roman She follows a Due to her
Pattern Catholic. She has a therapeutic regimen confinement, patient
strong faith to God and her strong faith to is trusting God that
and goes to mass God accounts for her she will be discharge
every Sunday with her fast recovery. soon and will recover
family. without any
complications.
Vagina
The vagina is a muscular, hollow tube that extends from the vaginal opening to the
cervix of the uterus. It is situated between the urinary bladder and the rectum. It is about three to
five inches long in a grown woman. The muscular wall allows the vagina to expand and
contract. The muscular walls are lined with mucous membranes, which keep it protected and
moist. A thin sheet of tissue with one or more holes in it, called the hymen, partially covers the
opening of the vagina. The vagina receives sperm during sexual intercourse from the penis. The
sperm that survive the acidic condition of the vagina continue on through to the fallopian tubes
where fertilization may occur.
The vagina is made up of three layers, an inner mucosal layer, a middle muscularis
layer, and an outer fibrous layer. The inner layer is made of vaginal rugae that stretch and allow
penetration to occur. These also help with stimulation of the penis. The middle layer has glands
that secrete an acidic mucus (pH of around 4.0.) that keeps bacterial growth down. The outer
muscular layer is especially important with delivery of a fetus and placenta.
The cervix (from Latin "neck") is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with
the top end of the vagina. Where they join together forms an almost 90 degree curve. It is
cylindrical or conical in shape and protrudes through the upper anterior vaginal wall.
Approximately half its length is visible with appropriate medical equipment; the remainder lies
above the vagina beyond view. It is occasionally called "cervix uteri", or "neck of the uterus".
During menstruation, the cervix stretches open slightly to allow the endometrium to be shed.
This stretching is believed to be part of the cramping pain that many women experience.
Evidence for this is given by the fact that some women's cramps subside or disappear after their
first vaginal birth because the cervical opening has widened.
The portion projecting into the vagina is referred to as the portio vaginalis or ectocervix. On
average, the ectocervix is three cm long and two and a half cm wide. It has a convex, elliptical
surface and is divided into anterior and posterior lips. The ectocervix's opening is called the
external os. The size and shape of the external os and the ectocervix varies widely with age,
hormonal state, and whether the woman has had a vaginal birth. In women who have not had a
vaginal birth the external os appears as a small, circular opening. In women who have had a
vaginal birth, the ectocervix appears bulkier and the external os appears wider, more slit-like
and gaping.
The passageway between the external os and the uterine cavity is referred to as the
endocervical canal. It varies widely in length and width, along with the cervix overall. Flattened
anterior to posterior, the endocervical canal measures seven to eight mm at its widest in
reproductive-aged women. The endocervical canal terminates at the internal os which is the
opening of the cervix inside the uterine cavity.
During childbirth, contractions of the uterus will dilate the cervix up to 10 cm in diameter to
allow the child to pass through. During orgasm, the cervix convulses and the external os dilates.
The uterus is shaped like an upside-down pear, with a thick lining and muscular walls.
Located near the floor of the pelvic cavity, it is hollow to allow a blastocyte, or fertilized egg, to
implant and grow. It also allows for the inner lining of the uterus to build up until a fertilized egg
is implanted, or it is sloughed off during menses.
The uterus contains some of the strongest muscles in the female body. These muscles are
able to expand and contract to accommodate a growing fetus and then help push the baby out
during labor. These muscles also contract rhythmically during an orgasm in a wave like action. It
is thought that this is to help push or guide the sperm up the uterus to the fallopian tubes where
fertilization may be possible.
The uterus is only about three inches long and two inches wide, but during pregnancy it
changes rapidly and dramatically. The top rim of the uterus is called the fundus and is a
landmark for many doctors to track the progress of a pregnancy. The uterine cavity refers to the
fundus of the uterus and the body of the uterus.
Helping support the uterus are ligaments that attach from the body of the uterus to the pelvic
wall and abdominal wall. During pregnancy the ligaments prolapse due to the growing uterus,
but retract after childbirth. In some cases after menopause, they may lose elasticity and uterine
prolapse may occur. This can be fixed with surgery.
Some problems of the uterus include uterine fibroids, pelvic pain (including endometriosis,
adenomyosis), pelvic relaxation (or prolapse), heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding, and
cancer. It is only after all alternative options have been considered that surgery is recommended
in these cases. This surgery is called hysterectomy. Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus,
and may include the removal of one or both of the ovaries. Once performed it is irreversible.
After a hysterectomy, many women begin a form of alternate hormone therapy due to the lack of
ovaries and hormone production.
At the upper corners of the uterus are the fallopian tubes. There are two fallopian tubes,
also called the uterine tubes or the oviducts. Each fallopian tube attaches to a side of the uterus
and connects to an ovary. They are positioned between the ligaments that support the uterus.
The fallopian tubes are about four inches long and about as wide as a piece of spaghetti. Within
each tube is a tiny passageway no wider than a sewing needle. At the other end of each
fallopian tube is a fringed area that looks like a funnel. This fringed area, called the
infundibulum, lies close to the ovary, but is not attached. The ovaries alternately release an egg.
When an ovary does ovulate, or release an egg, it is swept into the lumen of the fallopian tube
by the frimbriae.
Once the egg is in the fallopian tube, tiny hairs in the tube's lining help push it down the
narrow passageway toward the uterus. The oocyte, or developing egg cell, takes four to five
days to travel down the length of the fallopian tube. If enough sperm are ejaculated during
sexual intercourse and there is an oocyte in the fallopian tube, fertilization will occur. After
fertilization occurs, the zygote, or fertilized egg, will continue down to the uterus and implant
itself in the uterine wall where it will grow and develop.
If a zygote doesn't move down to the uterus and implants itself in the fallopian tube, it is
called a ectopic or tubal pregnancy. If this occurs, the pregnancy will need to be terminated to
prevent permanent damage to the fallopian tube, possible hemorrhage and possible death of
the mother.
Mammary glands are the organs that produce milk for the sustenance of a baby. These
exocrine glands are enlarged and modified sweat glands.
The basic components of the mammary gland are the alveoli (hollow cavities, a few
millimetres large) lined with milk-secreting epithelial cells and surrounded by myoepithelial cells.
These alveoli join up to form groups known as lobules, and each lobule has a lactiferous duct
that drains into openings in the nipple. The myoepithelial cells can contract, similar to muscle
cells, and thereby push the milk from the alveoli through the lactiferous ducts towards the
nipple, where it collects in widenings (sinuses) of the ducts. A suckling baby essentially
squeezes the milk out of these sinuses.
At the time of birth, the baby has lactiferous ducts but no alveoli. Little branching occurs
before puberty when ovarian estrogens stimulate branching differentiation of the ducts into
spherical masses of cells that will become alveoli. True secretory alveoli only develop in
pregnancy, where rising levels of estrogen and progesterone cause further branching and
differentiation of the duct cells, together with an increase in adipose tissue and a richer blood
flow.
Colostrum is secreted in late pregnancy and for the first few days after giving birth. True
milk secretion (lactation) begins a few days later due to a reduction in circulating progesterone
and the presence of the hormone prolactin. The suckling of the baby causes the release of the
hormone oxytocin which stimulates contraction of the myoepithelial cells.
The cells of mammary glands can easily be induced to grow and multiply by hormones. If
this growth runs out of control, cancer results. Almost all instances of breast cancer originate in
the lobules or ducts of the mammary glands.
ABDOMINAL LAYERS
1. skin
The skin of the lower abdominal wall is incised in a transverse direction just above the
pubic hairline in the majority of cases (side to side rather than up and down). A longitudinal (up
and down) incision is infrequently employed.
2. subcutaneous tissue
3.fascia
rectus fascia- a dense shiny white layer of fascia. This fascia layer is incised to expose
the two rectus abdominal muscles which are big muscles running from the rib cage to the pubic
bone.
4.muscle
These are the main muscles employed to do sit-ups (rectus). The two muscles meet in
the midline where they are sometimes fused but quite often, however, they are separated as the
result of the stretching from the distended uterus. These muscles are now separated (without
cutting them) and pulled to the sides to create a space between them.
5. peritoneum
The peritoneal layer is a very thin membrane-like layer, which can be described as the
lining of the abdominal cavity.
VIII. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Release of FSH by
the anterior pituitary gland
Implantation
TRUE LABOR
Normal Interpretatio
Result Significance
Values n
4.5 – 6.0 x
RBC 5.4 Normal
10/L
Indicates
WBC 10.1 5 – 10 x 10/L Increase presence of
infection
Indicates
120 – 140
HgB 116 Decrease occurrence of
g/dl
anemia
Indicates
Hct 0.35 0.30 Increase hyper
coagulation
150 – 400 x
Platelet 320 Normal
09/L
DIFFERENTIAL COUNTING
Indicates
Neutrophils 0.86 0.05 – 0.70 Increase infection or
inflammation
Indicates
high risk for
Lymphocytes 0.14 0.20 – 0.40 Decrease
acquiring
infection
PREOPERATIVE
1. Preop checklist
2. starting an IV line
3. shaving the pubic hair
4. inserting a bladder catheter
INTRAOPERATIVE
1. Supine on bed
2. Induction of anesthesia-
Epidural
General
-IV/Inhalation
-ET tube
3. Skin preparation
4. draping
5. INCISION- longitudinal/Bikini-Obstetrician
*skin
*subcutaneous
*fascia
*muscle
*Peritoneum
*uterus
*amniotic sac
The skin of the lower abdominal wall is incised in a transverse direction just above the
pubic hairline in the majority of cases (side to side rather than up and down). A longitudinal (up
and down) incision is infrequently employed. Just under the skin, a layer of fat is found which is
easily separated to reach the next layer. The reader will recognize this next type of layer since it
is a dense shiny white layer of fascia called the rectus fascia. Like the pelvic fascia this is a
connective tissue layer, which surrounds the rectus abdominal muscles and offers support,
attachment and strength. This fascia layer is incised to expose the two rectus abdominal
muscles which are big muscles running from the rib cage to the pubic bone. These are the main
muscles employed to do sit-ups. The two muscles meet in the midline where they are
sometimes fused but quite often, however, they are separated as the result of the stretching
from the distended uterus. These muscles are now separated (without cutting them) and pulled
to the sides to create a space between them.
After this space has been created, the only layers covering the uterus are thin fascia and
the peritoneum. The peritoneal layer is a very thin membrane-like layer, which can be described
as the lining of the abdominal cavity. After this layer is penetrated the uterus will lie directly in
view. A second layer of peritoneum, which is also incised and pushed out of the way, usually
covers the so-called lower segment of the uterus where the incision will be made. This simple,
but essential part of a cesarean section, helps to prevent injuries to the bladder, which lies on
top of the lowest part of the uterus and the immediate vagina.
After the bladder has been pushed to safety the next step is to incise the uterus. The
incision in the uterine wall is also made transversely and it is made in the lower segment of the
uterus, just above the cervix, which is the thinnest part. The incision is usually started with a
scalpel but usually completed by manual stretching. This is done to prevent injury to the
immediately underlying infant.
8. Abdominal Lavage
The final two layers that need closing are the rectus sheath and of course the skin. The
rectus sheath is the most important layer (not surprisingly - it’s fascia!) and needs to be sutured
with strong material. The skin can be closed with sutures, staples or various other methods,
none of which have significant advantages over the other.
POSTOPERATIVE
1. PACU
2. Removal of suction drain
It is sometimes necessary, especially in subsequent cesarean births, to place a
suction drain underneath the rectus sheath. This is to prevent the collection of serum or
blood in this area, which could then become a site for infection. These drains would
typically stay in for 12 to 24 hours.
3. The urinary catheter and IV are usually also removed at the same time.
Drug
Interactions
Tetracycline, antacids
XIV. DISCHARGE PLANNING
M – Medication
E – Environment
T – Treatment
H – Health Teachings
D – Diet