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colton

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A pregnant woman who has been hospitalized for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) suddenly complains of difficulty breathing and chest pain. Her heart rate is 120 beats/minute. The nurse should suspect what complication?
 
  a. Pneumonia
  b. Hemolytic anemia
  c. Pulmonary embolism
  d. Gestational trophoblastic disease

Question 2

The pregnant patient is given magnesium sulfate. The drug has been effective if:
 
  a. Blood pressure is lowered.
  b. The uterus relaxes.
  c. Seizure activity is absent.
  d. Urinary output is stabilized.


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Pariscourtney

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

ANS: C
A potentially fatal complication of DVT is pulmonary embolism, which is manifested by dyspnea, chest pain, hemoptysis, and tachycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Magnesium sulfate is a central nervous system depressant given to prevent seizures. It depresses the conduction of nerve impulses and relaxes smooth muscle. It is not specifically an antihypertensive drug.


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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