Author Question: A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should ... (Read 66 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia. What finding should concern her nurse?

a. Blood pressure increase to 138/86 mm Hg
b. Weight gain of 0.5 kg during the past 2 weeks
c. A dipstick value of 3+ for protein in her urine
d. Pitting pedal edema at the end of the day

Question 2

A designated safe place can enhance the child's security while in the hospital. For example, intrusive procedures that may cause discomfort or anxiety are best done in the child's room. Is this statement true or false?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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

Answer to Question 1

C
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A Generally, hypertension is defined as a BP of 140/90 or an increase in systolic
pressure of 30 mm Hg or 15 mm Hg diastolic pressure.
B Preeclampsia may be manifested as a rapid weight gain of more than 2 kg in 1
week.
C Proteinuria is defined as a concentration of 1+ or greater via dipstick
measurement. A dipstick value of 3+ should alert the nurse that additional testing
or assessment should be made.
D Edema occurs in many normal pregnancies as well as in women with
preeclampsia. Therefore, the presence of edema is no longer considered
diagnostic of preeclampsia.

Answer to Question 2

F
Any invasive procedures should be performed in the treatment room, not the child's room.
The playroom should also be a place for play, not treatments or medication administration.
The nurse should consider the child's age and developmental level when deciding where to
perform procedures that might be painful or distressing.