Sasha is a 25 year-old, G3P2, 29 week pregnant woman who stays at home three days a week with her
younger children and works two days a week as a trial lawyer. Her income is needed to maintain her home
and family. Recently she has been experiencing lots of cramping, backache, and pelvic pressure. Her
doctor tells her she may be in PRETERM LABOR and sends her to the hospital to be evaluated.
It has been decided that Sasha will spend the remainder of her pregnancy in the antepartum unit at the
local hospital.
1- How may this diagnosis affect the rest of her pregnancy? Her home life/
emotional financial/ sexual needs?
At 32 weeks gestation, Sasha's water beaks, and goes into labor. She delivers a 3 Ib.5 oz. baby girl by
vaginal delivery.
2- As her postpartum nurse, describe your plan of care for her including any medication/ labs/ nursing
diagnosis that you feel may be relevant.
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