Author Question: A pregnant client at 30 weeks' gestation has had a steady rise in blood pressure. She is now 20 mmHg ... (Read 81 times)

karen · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pregnant client at 30 weeks' gestation has had a steady rise in blood pressure. She is now 20 mmHg above her systolic baseline.

The nurse advises her to immediately report which symptoms? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Dizziness
2. Even a small amount of dependent edema
3. Spots before her eyes
4. Persistent nausea and vomiting
5. Vaginal spotting

Question 2

Which of the following is a major side effect of butorphanol tartrate (Stadol)?

1. Blurred vision
2. Agitation
3. Feelings of dysphoria
4. Drowsiness

perkiness · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 3
Explanation: 1. Dizziness can be a sign of hypertension or preeclampsia, and should be reported immediately.
3. Spots before the eyes can be a sign of hypertension or preeclampsia, and should be reported immediately.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Feelings of dysphoria are a major side effect of Stardol.