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faduma · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What protective devices should a nurse wear when preparing to perform oropharyngeal suction on a client?

a. gown and gloves c. gloves only
b. gown, mask, and goggles d. gown and mask only

Question 2

An 18-year-old primigravida's baseline blood pressure is 90/60 . At her 24 weeks' gestation visit, her blood pressure is 100/70 and the next day the reading is 120/75 .

The nurse should recognize the client has developed which of these conditions? a. transient hypertension c. severe preeclampsia
b. mild preeclampsia d. eclampsia

kiamars2010 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
During oropharyngeal suctioning, gown, mask, and goggles should be worn for protection from splattering of body fluids.

Answer to Question 2

B
In mild preeclampsia, the blood pressure increases 30 mmHg systolic or 15 mmHg diastolic, or the client has blood pressure of 140/90 and weight gain of more than 1 pound a week with edema of her face and hands.