Ensuring Prenatal Patient Safety through Compassionate Nursing Care

Abstract

Nursing Care in Prenatal and Patient Safety [Name] [University] Transition to Nursing Name of Instructor 1/30/2021 Transition to Nursing Profession Introduction Ponte Costa et al. (2016) investigated the issue of safety in prenatal primary health care through the analysis of scientific publications on the subject. The unique needs and expectations of patients receiving prenatal care require nurses to provide services with care. Mothers undergo emotional changes associated with the outcome of their prenatal care and that of their newborns. The responsibility of nurses working with these patients includes the provision of care to meet the psychosocial experiences of the mothers (Ponte Costa et al., 2016). Conditions affecting the health of mothers during pregnancy and after delivery should be part of a nurse’s consideration during care. Scientific evidence demonstrates that knowledge of any underlying physical or emotional health condition is critical in offering high quality prenatal primary healthcare. Safety in Prenatal Primary Health Care Prenatal healthcare includes measures to cover the psychosocial factors of the mother and the newborn. Ponte Costa et al. (2016) demonstrated that nurses must be aware of the needs of the patients and their knowledge of health care needs to provide effective care. According to the article, the experiences of patients receiving prenatal care in hospitals differ and affect their needs from healthcare providers. The authors observed that part of the care should be geared towards aligning care approaches to the expectations of the patients. Moreover, understanding the current health of the mothers is critical in determining the approaches nurses should employ to provide high quality care. In my experience, the social background of the patients and their beliefs affects their interactions with healthcare providers. Nurses should consider how each of the social factors of the patient impacts their expectations from healthcare facilities. The article emphasizes on compassion as a key determinant of safe care for prenatal primary care patients. Nurses should provide information about the patient a caring approach and demonstrate a positive image of the care process. The interaction between a nurse and the patient affects the individual’s perception of their health condition (Ponte Costa et al., 2016). The article describes the care provided by Florence...