Abstract
A critically ill obstetric patient can present a challenging and rewarding experience for the nurse who is accustomed to caring for the typical intensive care unit patient. This patient population makes up a small percentage of the average daily census in adult critical care units across the country. The patient population accounts for less than 2% of admissions in the developed countries, and these patients experience a very low mortality rate. This article will describe those psychosocial needs and address the nurse's role in meeting the needs. A case study will be presented to provide specific points for focus.
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adult
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Cooperative Behavior
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Critical Care / organization & administration
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Critical Care / psychology*
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Critical Illness* / nursing
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Critical Illness* / psychology
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Family / psychology
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Female
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Health Services Needs and Demand
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Humans
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Interprofessional Relations
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Neonatal Nursing / organization & administration
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Nurse Clinicians / organization & administration
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Nurse's Role / psychology*
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Nurse-Patient Relations
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Nursing Assessment
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology
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Obstetric Nursing / organization & administration
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Patient Care Team / organization & administration
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Patient-Centered Care / organization & administration
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Perinatal Care* / organization & administration
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications* / nursing
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Pregnancy Complications* / psychology
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Social Support