DANGER SIGNS
This symptom should ALWAYS be reported regardless of amount.
vaginal bleeding?
Recommended folic acid.
400 mcg/day?
Blood volume causes this cardiovascular change.
increased cardiac output
pregnant client is 17 weeks pregnant. Provider orders AFP testing. Explain:
AFP = alpha-fetoprotein
Performed 16–18 weeks
Screens for neural tube defects and Down syndrome
Severe upper abdominal pain may indicate this dangerous condition.
preeclampsia?
Recommended iron.
27 mg/day?
Dark abdominal line.
linea nigra?
This sudden event before 37 weeks may indicate ruptured membranes.
gush of fluid?
Expected weight gain normal BMI.
25–35 lbs?
Stretch marks.
striae gravidarum
Absence of this after previously feeling it is concerning.
fetal movement?
Calories increase by this amount.
300–500 kcal/day?
Hormone causing ligament relaxation.
relaxin
Headache + edema + visual changes may indicate this.
preeclampsia?
Eating nonfood items is called this.
pica
Urinary system change increasing UTI risk.
urinary stasis/residual urine