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A pregnant client is diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. Based on this diagnosis, which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate?
 
  A) Decreased liver enzymes
  B) Hemolysis
  C) Elevated lipid panel
  D) Increased platelet count

Question 2

A nurse working on an antepartum unit is providing care for a client with preeclampsia. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate for this client?
 
  A) Increased nitric oxide production
  B) Decreased serum sodium
  C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
  D) Increased serum creatinine



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) is thought to be related to severe preeclampsia. Elevated lipid panel is not a characteristic of HELLP syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Preeclampsia decreases renal perfusion, causing an increase in both serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Preeclampsia also causes a decrease in nitric oxide production and the retention of serum sodium.



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