A woman at 10 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with gestational ...

[Bernana]

A woman at 10 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with gestational trophoblastic disease (hydatidiform mole). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to see?
 
  a. Platelet count of 550,000/mm3
  b. Dark brown vaginal bleeding
  c. White blood cell count 17,000/mm3
  d. Macular papular rash

Question 2

A 16-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of severe preeclampsia. The nurse must closely monitor the woman for which of the following?
 
  a. High leukocyte count
  b. Explosive diarrhea
  c. Fractured pelvis
  d. Low platelet count

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: b
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a. The nurse would not expect to see an elevated platelet count.
b. The nurse would expect to see dark brown vaginal discharge.
c. The nurse would not expect to see an elevated white blood cell count.
d. The nurse would not expect to see a rash.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: d
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a. High leukocyte count is not associated with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) or HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) syndrome.
b. Explosive diarrhea is not associated with severe PIH or HELLP syndrome.
c. A fractured pelvis is not associated with severe PIH or HELLP syndrome.
d. Low platelet count is one of the signs associated with HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) syndrome.