19.1 Introduction
Learning Objectives
- Integrate principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process
- Correlate the pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical manifestations
- Incorporate screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures in the nursing plan of care
- Plan nutritional interventions for clients
- Identify multidisciplinary and community resources to promote care of clients
- Integrate pharmacological therapy in the care of clients
- Provide health teaching
- Support diversity across the life span in client-centered care
- Integrate psychosocial support in the care of clients
This chapter discusses conditions associated with high-risk pregnancies. Note that perinatal complications are also discussed in the “Labor and Delivery Care” and “Postpartum Care” chapters.
