PIH Puzzle

2. She developed severe discomfort in the upper central abdomen, a warning sign of possible liver involvement
6. At 34 weeks, after maternal stabilization, the team plans birth because this is the definitive treatment for preeclampsia
9. AST and ALT are elevated. The nurse reports this group of lab markers of liver injury
12. She reports a persistent, pounding pain in her head that does not improve with typical measures
13. The nurse keeps emergency supplies ready in case the patient developed an eclamptic convulsion
16. The CBC reveals a count of 82000/mcL these clotting cell fragments are dangerously low
17. Her urine protein-creatinine ratio is 0.6. This term describes excess protein in the urine
18. When magnesium toxicity is suspected, the nurse prepares this IV antidote as ordered
19. because magnesium can depress respirations, the nurse auscultates what?
20. The patient reports flashing lights and blurred vision, a severe neuro warning sign

1. To assess urine findings, the nurse sends specimens for this lab test
3. Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets form the acronym for this serious complication
4. During the magnesium infusion, the nurse repeatedly assessed for what at the patella?
5. At 34 weeks, the patient has repeated high blood pressures reading 160's/110's mmHg. This is the clinical term for elevated blood pressure
7. The nurse notices swelling of the patients lower legs, this finding is called what?
8. The provider orders this beta blocking medication for pregnancy related high blood pressure
10. The provider orders this IV medication to prevent convulsions when the patient develops severe features of PIH
11. After 20 weeks of pregnancy, new onset high blood pressure with proteinuria or other organ dysfunction suggest this disorder
14. with the ankle suddenly dorsiflexed, the nurse observes several rhythmic beats of the foot
15. The patient asks about the practice of staying in bed for prolonged periods; the nurse explains this is not routinely recommended for treatment