Nursing care for a patient with ectopic pregnancy : Case Study

Abstract

Abstract

            Background : An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus and develops into an embryo. It is considered a high-risk gynecological disease. Delaying diagnosis and treatment could lead to the patient's death.

            Objective : To study and compare the use of nursing procedures for two patients with ectopic pregnancies.

            Methods : Study of nursing care for two patients with ectopic pregnancies. Data were collected from medical records and interviews with patients and relatives. together with observation Content analysis Set nursing diagnoses, plan nursing actions, and evaluate nursing outcomes.

            Results : Both case studies involved patients with ectopic pregnancies. They receive distinct treatments, specifically medication and surgery.
This leads to distinct complications and necessitates different nursing care approaches. The first case study reported experiencing discomfort due to stomach pain. The rupture of the gestational sac poses a risk of shock. Patients and relatives are stressed and concerned. There is a risk of side effects from methotrexate. The second case study revealed that the patient was at risk of shock due to blood loss in the abdominal cavity, paleness due to blood loss during surgery, discomfort from wound pain, and stress and concern from patients and relatives. Both case studies improved after the crisis. Watch out for changes in symptoms and no complications after providing nursing care; the patient's symptoms improved, and they passed the crisis.

Keywords : Nursing, Ectopic pregnancy