Section: 3.5 Maternal Physical Exam | Maternal Health | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Objectives:
    • Discuss the purpose of the maternal physical examination.
    • Identify the components of the maternal physical examination.
    • Discuss the nurse's role in performing a comprehensive physical examination

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    • Required Readings

    • Read sections ‘Check the mother’s body’ and ‘Check the baby’. (28 minutes).

      Hesperian Health Guides

    • Read the entire page (16 minutes).

      Bettercare

    • Read the section ‘Examination of the patient’ from E - J. (13 minutes)

      Bettercare

    • Slide Deck Presentation

    • Read all the slides and answer the questions.

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    • Quiz

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      Quiz: Maternal Physical Exam

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    • Clinical Skills Procedure