Final NUR 208 Review
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PREECLAMPSIA
Decreased brain perfusion leads to small cerebral hemorrhages and
symptoms of such as - Answer: headaches,
visual disturbances,
,blurred vision,
and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs).
PREECLAMPSIA
Decreased liver perfusion leads to impaired liver function and
subcapsular hemorrhage. Exhibited by - Answer: epigastric pain
elevated liver enzymes in the maternal serum
PREECLAMPSIA
Decreased Kidney perfusion leads to a - Answer: decrease in the
glomerular filtration rate-decreased urine output and proteinuria.
Symptoms of preeclapmsia
Increased risk of pulmonary edema related to - Answer: increased
capillary permeability in the lungs due to endothelial damage from
vasospasms
Narrowing of the placental spiral arteries - Answer: decreases
uteroplacental circulation leading to an increase risk to the fetus
Proteinuria-300 mg/24 hour urine or greater than 1+ protein on a
random urine dipstick sample
,-No hyperreflexia
-Mild edema of face and/or hands
-Weight gain
-Risk remains until 6 weeks postpartum
These are signs of - Answer: Mild preeclampsia
At home care of preeclampsia - Answer: Modified bedrest at home
(may get up to the bathroom, shower, to eat meals, and for healthcare
provider visits)
Monitor blood pressure every 4 to 6 hours at home - report increases
Daily weight-report rapid gain
Fetal kick counts
Preeclampsia Management type of labs drawn? - Answer: CBC, clotting
studies, liver enzymes, platelets
, Pt with preeclampsia while in labor may receive? - Answer: magnesium
sulfate
-Systolic BP >160 and/or Diastolic BP > 110 mm Hg
-Proteinuria > 500 mg/24 hour urine or greater than 3+ protein on a
random urine dipstick sample
-Hyperreflexia present
-Increasing edema of face and/or hands, generalized
-Weight gain
-Risk remains until 6 weeks postpartum - Answer: Severe preeclampsia
S/S of severe preeclampsia - Answer: Headache
Visual Changes
Oliguria
Epigastric RUQ Pain
Pulmonary Edema
Thrombocytopenia
Management of severe preeclampsia - Answer: •Hospitalization
•Bedrest with decreased stimuli (low lighting, limited visitors, no TV-
decreased stimulation)
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PREECLAMPSIA
Decreased brain perfusion leads to small cerebral hemorrhages and
symptoms of such as - Answer: headaches,
visual disturbances,
,blurred vision,
and hyperactive deep tendon reflexes (DTRs).
PREECLAMPSIA
Decreased liver perfusion leads to impaired liver function and
subcapsular hemorrhage. Exhibited by - Answer: epigastric pain
elevated liver enzymes in the maternal serum
PREECLAMPSIA
Decreased Kidney perfusion leads to a - Answer: decrease in the
glomerular filtration rate-decreased urine output and proteinuria.
Symptoms of preeclapmsia
Increased risk of pulmonary edema related to - Answer: increased
capillary permeability in the lungs due to endothelial damage from
vasospasms
Narrowing of the placental spiral arteries - Answer: decreases
uteroplacental circulation leading to an increase risk to the fetus
Proteinuria-300 mg/24 hour urine or greater than 1+ protein on a
random urine dipstick sample
,-No hyperreflexia
-Mild edema of face and/or hands
-Weight gain
-Risk remains until 6 weeks postpartum
These are signs of - Answer: Mild preeclampsia
At home care of preeclampsia - Answer: Modified bedrest at home
(may get up to the bathroom, shower, to eat meals, and for healthcare
provider visits)
Monitor blood pressure every 4 to 6 hours at home - report increases
Daily weight-report rapid gain
Fetal kick counts
Preeclampsia Management type of labs drawn? - Answer: CBC, clotting
studies, liver enzymes, platelets
, Pt with preeclampsia while in labor may receive? - Answer: magnesium
sulfate
-Systolic BP >160 and/or Diastolic BP > 110 mm Hg
-Proteinuria > 500 mg/24 hour urine or greater than 3+ protein on a
random urine dipstick sample
-Hyperreflexia present
-Increasing edema of face and/or hands, generalized
-Weight gain
-Risk remains until 6 weeks postpartum - Answer: Severe preeclampsia
S/S of severe preeclampsia - Answer: Headache
Visual Changes
Oliguria
Epigastric RUQ Pain
Pulmonary Edema
Thrombocytopenia
Management of severe preeclampsia - Answer: •Hospitalization
•Bedrest with decreased stimuli (low lighting, limited visitors, no TV-
decreased stimulation)
