Nursing care mother after cesarean section with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus combined with obesity: A case study

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to correct nursing care mother after cesarean section. This was a descriptive study of Thai woman patient with 33 years of age, had a fat body, and 37+4 weeks gestational age give birth who was being treatment at Rajavithi Hospital with 4 times uterine contraction symptoms but she was no blood mucus and no running water. The doctor diagnosed by gestational diabetes mellitus type2 with morbid obesity. The doctor taken a low transverse cesarean section and resting for treatment in the hospital for 4 days. The nurse using care and evaluated nursing care by applying Oram’s Self Care Deficit Theory.
The results of nursing care found that the patient's uterus contracted and hardened, normal blood coming out of vagina, normal blood sugar levels, no hemorrhage occurred after cesarean section, no complications after surgery. The patient cloud sat up and done activities in bed by himself, no dizziness when she changed postures, no accidents while stayed in the hospital. The patients feel relieved of anxiety and had a refreshed appearance. The patients cloud practice controlling their diet, weight control and exercise. The patient was mother to visited her infant and regularly interact with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.