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CA Reproduction
Course: Health Assessment Across The Lifespan (NUR 224)
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University: Creighton University
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REPRODUCTION
Definition:
●Reproduction – the process by which human beings produce offspring
Antecedents:
●Functioning male and female reproductive organs
●Sperm and the egg
●Zygote
●Hormones
Defining Characteristics/Theoretical Links:
●Full term baby
●Working, functional reproductive organs
●Regular menstruation
●Gender
Consequences (Positive/Desired):
●Absence of STIs
●Absence of physical or hormonal abnormalities that impact reproductive organs
●Delivery of a healthy baby
●Full-term pregnancy
●Proper functioning of reproductive organs
Risk Factors/Barriers (if present):
●STIs
●Alcoholism or substance abuse
●Nutritional status
●Certain medications
●Teratogens – known to be harmful to babies when mom is pregnant
●Socioeconomic status
●Age
●Hormonal abnormalities
Consequences (Negative/Undesired):
●Inability to reproduce
●Stillbirths
●Abnormal reproductive organs
●Infertility
●Pain
●Preterm births