Case Study Summary – Pregnancy Included Hypertension Simulation

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Across
  1. 3. Changes The client complains of seeing spots and blurred vision, indicating CNS irritation.
  2. 4. A diagnostic test used to detect protein in the urine.
  3. 7. These are assessed regularly to monitor for hyperexcitability during magnesium therapy.
  4. 9. The most serious complication of uncontrolled preeclampsia, also known as eclampsia.
  5. 12. The client reports swelling in her hands, face, and feet.
  6. 13. Common antihypertensive medication used to lower blood pressure in preeclampsia.
  7. 15. Term Clue for the crossword
  8. 18. pain The client reports sharp upper abdominal discomfort caused by liver swelling.
  9. 20. Sounds Monitored to detect pulmonary edema, a complication of preeclampsia.
  10. 21. nurse is caring for a 29-year-old pregnant client for 34 weeks of gestation, admitted with complaints of headache, swelling, and visual disturbances. Her blood pressure is elevated, and the provider suspects preeclampsia. Use the cues to solve key terms related to her condition and management.
  11. 23. Enzymes Elevated levels of these lab values suggest liver involvement in preeclampsia.
Down
  1. 1. Pregnancy condition marked by hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks’ gestation.
  2. 2. Common symptom caused by cerebral vessel constriction in preeclampsia.
  3. 5. Presence of this substance in the urine indicates kidney involvement in preeclampsia.
  4. 6. These blood components are decreased in severe preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome.
  5. 8. The only definitive treatment for preeclampsia.
  6. 10. Medication is administered to prevent seizures in severe preeclampsia.
  7. 11. Rest Nursing intervention to promote rest and decrease blood pressure in mild cases.
  8. 14. Persistent blood pressure reading greater than 140/90 mmHg during pregnancy.
  9. 16. Clues and Key Terms
  10. 17. Gluconate Antidote used if magnesium toxicity occurs.
  11. 19. Abnormal rhythmic muscle contractions noted when the foot is dorsiflexed; indicates CNS irritability.
  12. 22. Syndrome Acronym for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelet count; a severe variant of preeclampsia.