Title: Nursing Care During Labor & Delivery
Course: PRN 0096 Practical Nursing III > Section: Nursing Care of Maternal and Newborn Client

Introduction

In this module the student will learn about what happens to the body during labor and delivery. Fetal monitoring will be discussed and what types of fetal monitoring strips are expected and which are worrisome. The student will learn what nursing care should be provided and when throughout the entire labor and delivery process. Immediate care for the newborn after delivery is also discussed.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Discuss fetal monitoring.
Describe the theories and process of labor and delivery
Explain the stages of labor and the nursing care for each stage.
Explain immediate care for newborn including APGAR scoring.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

1. Standard: 35.0    PROVIDE CARE FOR MATERNAL/NEWBORN PATIENTS, UTILIZING NURSING PRINCIPLES

Readings & Resources

Christensen & Kockrow, (2011), Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, Pages from Chapter 26: 804-831

Additional Resources

YouTube: Vaginal Delivery Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_4JN6GL1Y&feature=youtu.be)

Textbook student resources on companion website. Evolve animations: Membrane Rupture, Normal Delivery