Question 1

how can i treat hyperemesis gravidarum?

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Depends: The treatment is complicated and involves many things. Starting with change in diet and meals scheduling to treatments with different medication to get vomiting under controll, treatment to hydrate you and balance back your electrolytes. Dont try to treat it on your know, let you doctor manage it.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: hyperemesis gravidarum?

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Morning sickness: Often, particularly in early pregnancy, women will vomit. Sometimes in the morning, sometimes all day or night long. Hyper (increased or large) emesis (vomiting) gravidarum (the condition of being pregnant) literally means increased vomiting of pregnancy and when vomiting exceeds the ability to take in the amount of fluid that's lost then mom needs medical attention and sometimes hospitalization.

Question 3

what are the treatments for hyperemesis gravidarum?

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Several: Depends on how severe.  If you are really dehydrated and have ketones in your urine then you may need to be admitted and receive IV hydration.  Try ginger, fennel, anise, licorice, lemon juice, popsicles, broth.

Question 4

what are the tests for hyperemesis gravidarum?

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Hyperemisis gravidar: Besides a physical exam, checking for low blood pressure or high pulse, your doctor may want to check a blood count and test the urine for ketones.  Test for liver and GI problems may be done.  A pregnancy ultrasound may need to be done.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum?

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Nausea/ ptyalism.: Nausea, vomiting and excessive salivation (ptyalism) are all seen with hyperemesis. Transient hyperthyroidism is often noted by laboratory criteria and is generally self-limited.

Question 6

how to tell if it's really bad morning sickness or hyperemesis gravidarum?

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No difference: The definition of hyperemesis is not well defined.  Generally if you are not able to tolerate oral intake you need to be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 7

what can i use for hyperemesis gravidarum if i don't have a doctor?

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Ginger,b6: Some of the "natural" things that my paitients have had success with are ginger, and lemon.  Avoid the ginger tablets, it is better in food/drink items.  Vitamin b6 in combination with doxylamine (in the sleep aid unisom)  remakes bendectin, a commonly used agent for early pregnancy.  The key for breaking the cycle is to stay hydrated, and if you can't keep liquids down you should see a doctor.

Question 8

what is hyperemesis gravidarum?

Accepted Answer

Nausea and Vomiting: Hyperemesis gravidarum is extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can lead to dehydration.

Question 9

is it possible to get a nursing diagnosis for leukocytosis?

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure: Leukocytosis means an elevated white blood cell count.  This diagnosis can be made by looking at the results of a CBC (complete blood count), which is a lab test done on your blood. So a nurse can tell you that you have leukocytosis just by looking at this result. Reasons for leukocytosis include infection, inflammation, and stress! i hope this helps.

Question 10

ideas? what nursing diagnosis is appropriate for hemopneumothorax?

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Hemopneumothorax: That is the diagnosis; usually results from penetrating or blunt trauma. Evacuating air &amp; blood is priority after ABC stabilization. Pain control is an important nursing consideration. If a result of assault or intoxication, social service/psych involvement is helpful.

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