This text presents a compilation of current practices that includes evidence-based, traditional, and empiric care from a wide variety of sources. Each Guideline moves through problem identification and treatment using a standardized format for day-to-day clinical practice with diverse populations. The Guidelines are currently in use by many practices as a way of meeting the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) recommendations, and are acceptable for collaborative practice with physician colleagues.
... Pain □◇ Associated breast changes • Nipple discharge □□ Dimpling □□ “Orange peel” sign □□ Skin changes ... intermediate, and deep • tissue Palpable findings of mass(es) • Single or multiple □□ Location(s) □□ The upper ...
The 2004-2005 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery & Women's Health approach midwifery care from a clinical perspective for the midwife who practices in any setting.
Position statement: Midwives are primary care providers and leaders of maternity care homes. ... Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses and National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health. (2014).
This book clearly elucidates many of the key issues found in the disparate literature on sex-based differences in health and illness.
"The book is a comprehensive review designed to help midwives and women's health nurse practitioners prepare for their certification exams"--
... irregular vaginal bleeding, sharp, low, lateral pain Gallbladder disease: Murphy's sign (four fingers in RUQ at the midclavicular line of the costal margin, press downward as patient expires, pain will be felt with inspiration) ...
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Preceded by: Midwifery and women's health nurse practitioner certification review guide / Beth M. Kelsey and Jamille Nagtalon-Ramos. Third edition. [2015].
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