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- 1. The nurse assesses the client's deep tendon responses to evaluate for increased neuromuscular irritability or magnesium toxicity. What is being assessed?
- 3. A urine sample shows an abnormal amount of protein, suggesting possible kidney involvement related to a pregnancy complication. What finding is this?
- 4. 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?
- 8. 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?
- 11. The nurse administers a medication to reverse the toxic effects of excessive magnesium sulfate. Which medication is the antidote?
- 12. 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?
- 14. The nurse administers an antihypertensive medication to a pregnant client to lower dangerously elevated blood pressure. Which medication may be prescribed?
- 15. A pregnant client experiences involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions when the nurse suddenly dorsiflexes her foot. What finding is present?
- 17. A client with severe preeclampsia experiences an episode of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, resulting in convulsions. What complication has occurred?
- 19. 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?
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- 2. 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?
- 5. The client reports seeing flashing lights, spots, or blurred images. Which warning sign of worsening preeclampsia is present?
- 6. 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. The client complains of persistent swelling in her hands, face, and lower extremities due to fluid retention. What is this symptom called?
- 9. A client with preeclampsia is instructed to limit physical activity and rest as directed by her healthcare provider. What intervention is this?
- 10. A pregnant client develops a severe complication involving red blood cell destruction, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet levels. What syndrome is diagnosed?
- 12. 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?
- 13. A client with severe preeclampsia is prescribed a medication to prevent seizures by reducing neuromuscular activity. Which medication is administered?
- 16. A pregnant client has a blood pressure reading of 164/110 mmHg. What condition involving elevated blood pressure during pregnancy is concerning?
- 18. The healthcare provider orders a test to evaluate the client's urine for protein and other abnormalities. What test is being performed?