SOAP. – Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Christina C. Reed and Susan Drummond Definition A.Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a carbohydrate intolerance with onset or recognition during pregnancy. Incidence […]
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SOAP. – Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Anemia, Iron Deficiency Christina C. Reed and Susan Drummond Definition A.Anemia in pregnancy results from decreased serum iron. The iron-binding capacity is increased. Red blood […]
SOAP. – Postpartum Overview
Postpartum Overview Christina C. Reed The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released new recommendations for postpartum care, including developing a postpartum care […]
SOAP. – Prenatal Care: Third Trimester Overview
Prenatal Care: Third Trimester Overview Christina C. Reed If the patient presents for entry for prenatal care in the third trimester, complete all of the […]
SOAP. – Prenatal Care: Second Trimester Overview
Prenatal Care: Second Trimester Overview Christina C. Reed Include components of the first trimester evaluation (see previous text) at the patient’s initial visit. Physical Examination […]
SOAP. – Prenatal Care: First Trimester Overview
Prenatal Care: First Trimester Overview Christina C. Reed Physical Examination A.General assessment: 1.Vital signs. 2.Weight and height. 3.Fetal heart tones (120–160 bpm), usually heard at […]
SOAP. – Preconception Counseling: Identifying Patients at Risk
Preconception Counseling: Identifying Patients at Risk Christina C. Reed and Susan Drummond Anemia A woman’s health before conception influences her ability not only to conceive, […]
SOAP. – Bibliography for Chapter 15. Genitourinary Guidelines
Bibliography for Chapter 15. Genitourinary Guidelines Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines Second Edition 2019 AACC Lab Tests OnLine. (2017, November 29). Protein in urine (proteinuria). Retrieved from https://labtestsonline.org/conditions/protein-urine-proteinuria […]
SOAP. – Varicocele
Varicocele Cheryl A. Glass Definition A.Varicocele is engorgement of the internal spermatic veins above the testes. This vascular abnormality is a cause of decreased testicular […]
SOAP. – Urinary Tract Infection (Acute Cystitis)
Urinary Tract Infection (Acute Cystitis) Cheryl A. Glass Definition A.Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary bladder. UTI is defined as the […]