Title: Complications of Labor & Delivery
Course: PRN 0100C Maternal/Infant > Section: Module 5: Complications of Labor & Delivery

Introduction

In this module the student will learn about various complications that may be found in the labor and delivery area of nursing such as shoulder dystocia, prolapsed cord and other difficulties that may result in an assisted or surgical delivery. Medications such as oxytocin and magnesium sulfate and anesthesia used during labor and delivery will also be covered.

Objectives

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

Discuss all possible labor and delivery complications.
Describe medications used during labor and delivery.
Explain the reasons and use of various anesthetics used during labor and delivery.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

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

Readings & Resources

Christensen & Kockrow, (2011), Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, Pages from Chapters 26 & 28: 831-838, 892-893

Additional Resources

Textbook student resources on companion website. Evolve animations: Cesearean Delivery, Abruptio Placentae, Placenta Previa, Ectopic Pregnancy

YouTube: Shoulder Dystocia, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_bibDLPW98&feature=youtu.be)

Cesarean Delivery (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sn2lVunFo4&feature=youtu.be)