Description

Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy which leads to weight loss, dehydration, and ketosis. This article provides the medical-surgical nurse with information about caring for a woman with hyperemesis gravidarum.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to identify care priorities for the pregnant woman with Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the medical-surgical practice setting.

Learning Engagement Activity:
Study Figure 1 to identify priority nursing considerations for commonly used drugs for Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

Contact hours available until 6/30/2021.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author(s), editor, editorial committee, content reviewers, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AMSN.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC-COA)

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered nursing, Provider Number, CEP 5387.

This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Michele Boyd, MSN, RN, AMSN Education Director.