Preeclampsia

5. The main, definitive treatment for prenatal preeclampsia.
6. Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count.
8. If these are elevated, along with a low platelet count, it is likely that HELLP syndrome is occurring.
11. High blood pressures and systemic vasoconstriction lead to this cerebrovascular symptom.
12. This is the serious complication of preeclampsia when untreated.
15. After a CBC is drawn from Ms. Smith, the nurse checks this clotting factor from Ms. Smith's lab results to assess for HELLP syndrome.
16. A urine sample was taken to the lab, and UA results show this cardinal sign of preeclampsia.
17. Treatment for magnesium toxicity.
18. The nurse auscultates for these with a stethoscope to check for fluid overload in the lungs.
20. While Ms. Smith is watching TV, she tells the nurse that she is seeing "stars" in her visual field.

1. Ms. Smith states that her right upper quadrant feels a sharp, stab-like pain.
2. Upon Mrs. Smith's admission, the nurse has her provide a urine sample for this type of lab test.
3. These are assessed regularly with magnesium administration to watch for signs of toxicity.
4. When the nurse check admitting vital signs, the BP reading was 164/102.
7. Upon observation, the nurse noticed that Ms. Smith's lower legs were swollen, and showed pitting when gently pressed.
9. Ms. Smith is given this medication to reduce seizure activity with severe preeclampsia.
10. Ms. Smith is 36 weeks pregnant, and is admitted to the OB unit with high blood pressures, headache, and proteinuria without seizure activity.
13. A jerking movement is assessed on Ms. Smith's foot when the nurse is testing her reflexes.
14. The PHCP informs the nurse and Ms. Smith that due to her presenting symptoms and risk for seizures, she should avoid ambulation and stay in her bed.
19. First line medication to treat high blood pressures during pregnancy.