Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

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  1. 3. The nurse administers an antihypertensive medication to a pregnant client to lower dangerously elevated blood pressure. Which medication may be prescribed?
  2. 6. A client with preeclampsia is instructed to limit physical activity and rest as directed by her healthcare provider. What intervention is this?
  3. 7. A urine sample shows an abnormal amount of protein, suggesting possible kidney involvement related to a pregnancy complication. What finding is this?
  4. 8. The nurse assesses the client's deep tendon responses to evaluate for increased neuromuscular irritability or magnesium toxicity. What is being assessed?
  5. 10. The client complains of persistent swelling in her hands, face, and lower extremities due to fluid retention. What is this symptom called?
  6. 11. A pregnant client experiences involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions when the nurse suddenly dorsiflexes her foot. What finding is present?
  7. 12. A pregnant client develops a severe complication involving red blood cell destruction, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet levels. What syndrome is diagnosed?
  8. 13. The nurse reviews laboratory results and notices elevated levels of enzymes that may indicate liver damage associated with a pregnancy complication. What laboratory values are elevated?
  9. 15. A client with severe preeclampsia is prescribed a medication to prevent seizures by reducing neuromuscular activity. Which medication is administered?
  10. 16. A pregnant client develops a serious hypertensive disorder characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ involvement after 20 weeks of pregnancy. What condition does she have?
  11. 17. A client with severe preeclampsia experiences an episode of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, resulting in convulsions. What complication has occurred?
  12. 18. A pregnant client reports persistent pain in her head that does not improve with usual comfort measures. This may be a warning sign of worsening preeclampsia. What symptom is she experiencing?
  13. 19. The healthcare provider orders a test to evaluate the client's urine for protein and other abnormalities. What test is being performed?
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  1. 1. The nurse administers a medication to reverse the toxic effects of excessive magnesium sulfate. Which medication is the antidote?
  2. 2. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and notices a decreased number of cells responsible for blood clot formation. Which blood component is low?
  3. 4. A pregnant client has a blood pressure reading of 164/110 mmHg. What condition involving elevated blood pressure during pregnancy is concerning?
  4. 5. The client reports seeing flashing lights, spots, or blurred images. Which warning sign of worsening preeclampsia is present?
  5. 6. The nurse listens to the client's lungs while she is receiving magnesium therapy to assess for fluid accumulation or pulmonary complications. What is the nurse assessing?
  6. 9. The healthcare team determines that the safest treatment for worsening preeclampsia is to end the pregnancy and remove the placenta. What is the definitive treatment?
  7. 14. A pregnant client reports severe pain in the upper middle portion of her abdomen, just below the sternum. This may indicate liver involvement. What symptom is she experiencing?