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robinn137

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A patient at 36 weeks' gestation is being monitored for risk of preeclampsia. Which assessment finding is the priority concern for the nurse?
 
  A) A systolic blood pressure increase of 10 mm Hg
  B) Weight gain of 1.2 lb during the past one week
  C) A dipstick value of 2+ for protein
  D) Pedal edema

Question 2

A patient with preeclampsia is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which nursing assessment should be ongoing while the medication is being administered?
 
  A) Urine protein
  B) Ability to sleep
  C) Hemoglobin
  D) Respiratory rate


zogaridan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


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