PIH

2. The client reports right upper quadrant discomfort, indicating possible liver involvement.
6. The only definitive treatment for preeclampsia.
9. Elevated lab values may indicate worsening disease or progression to HELLP syndrome.
12. The client reports a persistent, severe pain that is not relieved by rest or medication.
13. A serious complication the nurse is trying to prevent in this high-risk client.
16. Lab value monitored closely due to risk of clotting abnormalities in severe cases.
17. Urine testing reveals excess protein, a key diagnostic finding in preeclampsia.
18. Antidote kept at the bedside in case of magnesium toxicity.
19. The nurse auscultates these to assess for fluid overload or pulmonary edema.
20. The client states she is seeing spots and experiencing blurred vision.

1. Diagnostic test used to detect protein in the client’s urine.
3. Severe complication involving hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets.
4. The nurse frequently assesses deep tendon responses to monitor for magnesium toxicity.
5. The client presents with a blood pressure reading of 160/100 mmHg.
7. Swelling noted in the client’s hands, face, and lower extremities.
8. Antihypertensive medication administered to lower the client’s blood pressure.
10. Medication administered IV to prevent seizures in a client with severe preeclampsia.
11. Pregnancy complication characterized by hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation.
14. Repetitive, rhythmic muscle contractions observed when the foot is dorsiflexed.
15. Intervention prescribed to reduce blood pressure and improve placental perfusion.