Preeclampsia: Mild vs Severe Symptoms

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What is the recommended diet for a client with preeclampsia?

Low-sodium, low-protein diet

High-protein, moderate sodium diet (correct)

Low-carb, high-fat diet

Liquid diet only

What is the primary goal of administering oxygen to a client with severe preeclampsia?

To reduce nausea and vomiting

To reduce blood pressure

To increase fetal heart rate

To improve maternal oxygenation (correct)

What is the frequency of blood pressure monitoring for a client with severe preeclampsia?

Every 6 hours

Every 4 hours (correct)

Every 2 hours

Every 8 hours

What is the purpose of administering hydralazine (Apresoline) to a client with severe preeclampsia?

To reduce blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of fetal monitoring for a client with severe preeclampsia?

Every hour Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for administering magnesium sulfate to a client with severe preeclampsia?

To prevent seizures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of instructing the client to rest in the left lateral recumbent position?

To prevent hypotension and increase heart effort Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of the nursing plan for a client with heart failure during pregnancy?

Encouraging frequent rest periods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for educating the client on the need for close follow-up throughout pregnancy?

To prevent possible complications of heart failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of instructing the client to sleep with her head and chest elevated?

To aid in breathing and reduce dyspnea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for continually assessing the client for signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure?

To identify changes in the client's condition and prevent complications Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of the antepartal history and physical examination?

Establishing a baseline and ongoing assessment to identify changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of vasoconstriction and poor organ perfusion in PIH?

Increased blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is at a higher risk of developing PIH?

Primiparas older than 40 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of vasospasm on the kidneys?

Decreased glomeruli filtration rate, increased permeability of glomeruli membrane Signup and view all the answers

Preeclampsia: Mild vs Severe Symptoms

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What is the recommended diet for a client with preeclampsia?

What is the primary goal of administering oxygen to a client with severe preeclampsia?

What is the frequency of blood pressure monitoring for a client with severe preeclampsia?

What is the purpose of administering hydralazine (Apresoline) to a client with severe preeclampsia?

What is the frequency of fetal monitoring for a client with severe preeclampsia?

What is the primary indication for administering magnesium sulfate to a client with severe preeclampsia?

What is the primary goal of instructing the client to rest in the left lateral recumbent position?

What is a crucial aspect of the nursing plan for a client with heart failure during pregnancy?

What is the primary reason for educating the client on the need for close follow-up throughout pregnancy?

What is the primary benefit of instructing the client to sleep with her head and chest elevated?

What is the primary reason for continually assessing the client for signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure?

What is a critical aspect of the antepartal history and physical examination?

What is the result of vasoconstriction and poor organ perfusion in PIH?

Which of the following groups is at a higher risk of developing PIH?

What is the effect of vasospasm on the kidneys?

What is the consequence of reduced blood supply to organs in PIH?

What is the classification of hypertension without proteinuria?

What may be associated with an increased risk of developing PIH?

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