This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A pregnant woman is being evaluated for hypertension. Her baseline pressure at the first prenatal ... (Read 75 times)

EY67

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
on: Jun 27, 2018
A pregnant woman is being evaluated for hypertension. Her baseline pressure at the first prenatal visit at 8 weeks was 112/68. Other recorded pressures include 118/74 at 16 weeks, 122/70 at 20 weeks, and 146/92 at 24 weeks.
 
  She is now 28 weeks, with a blood pressure of 152/96 and urine protein of 3+. The nurse anticipates a diagnosis of: A) chronic hypertension. B) gestational eclampsia. C) pre-eclampsia. D) gestational hypertension.

Question 2

A client who is unable to conceive is instructed to monitor her basal body temperature. Which instruction would be most appropriate?
 
  A) Record body temperature every night.
  B) Record menses and time of intercourse.
  C) Chart body temperature for a month.
  D) Record body weight along with temperature.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

lorealeza

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


EY67

  • Member
  • Posts: 531
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

raenoj

  • Member
  • Posts: 340
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Recent studies have shown that the number of medication errors increases in relation to the number of orders that are verified per pharmacist, per work shift.

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

The sparse plasma (blue) and dust (white) in the tail of comet Hale–Bopp are being The sparse plasma (blue) and dust (white) in the tail of comet Hale–Bopp are being
Hormones in Pregnant Rats Hormones in Pregnant Rats
Willem de Kooning, Woman and Bicycle. Willem de Kooning, Woman and Bicycle.
Broadening effleurage to lower leg. Place heels of the hands together over tibia (no pressure over ... Broadening effleurage to lower leg. Place heels of the hands together over tibia (no pressure over ...
Physics - Density and Pressure Physics - Density and Pressure
The Pregnant Uterus The Pregnant Uterus
Video: Skin Cancer

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library