Outline:
Objectives Reproductive System and Procreation Sex Cells The Male Reproductive System The Female Reproductive System Psychological and Emotional Needs Sexual Needs and desires Healthy Reproductive System Reproductive System Diseases Observe and Report What is Postpartum Care? Caring for Mother and Infant Postpartum Care Preparations for Receiving the Mother Monitoring of Vital Sings Monitoring of Pain Caregiving Actions Monitoring of Urinary Output Vaginal Bleeding/Discharge DVT Breast Care Mood Swings Newborn Care Infant Safety Infant Observations Common Conditions/Disorders Breast Cancer Lumpectomy Mastectomy Lymph Nodes Observations Care of the Person Emotional Support and Understanding Mammoplasty Breast Reduction Breast Augmentation Breast Reconstruction Observations Care of the Person Hysterectomy Procedure Type Abdominal or Vaginal Hysterectomy Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy Observations Care of the Person Uterine Prolapse How does this happen? Why does it happen? How is it treated? Observations Care of the Person Vaginitis Prostatectomy The Procedure Erectile Dysfunction and Emotional Issues Catheterization Observations Care of the Person Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Sexually Transmitted Infection Asymptomatic STIs/STDs Problems Caused by STIs/STDs Sexually Transmitted Infection Types Bacterial Infections Parasite Infections Viral Infections Emotional Issues Reproductive Match Game

Sally Brounstein, RN, is a Regional Nurse Educator with Providence Health & Services in Oregon, with more than 40 years experience overseeing competency assessment for all RNs, CNAs, and Techs hired in the Portland, Oregon, service area.  She has also developed the CNA2 acute care program at Portland Community College, where she has been an instructor for more than six years, providing training in conjunction with OHSU and Legacy Health System.  Disclosure: Sally Brounstein, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.