Author Question: A pregnant patient is being admitted for severe preeclampsia. In which room location should the ... (Read 32 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A pregnant patient is being admitted for severe preeclampsia. In which room location should the nurse place this patient?

A) Near the nursery
B) Next to the elevator
C) In the back private room
D) Across from the nurse's station

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating care provided to a patient in the third trimester of pregnancy who has been diagnosed with gestational hypertension. Which finding indicates that treatment has been successful for this patient?

A) Urine protein 0
B) Increased perspiration
C) Weight gain of 1 lb/week
D) Diastolic blood pressure 20 mmHg over normal level

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
With severe preeclampsia, hospitalization is required so that bed rest can be enforced and the patient can be observed more closely. A patient with severe preeclampsia is admitted to a private room so that rest is undisturbed. Noises such as a baby crying, elevator doors opening and closing, and conversation from the nurse's station is sufficient to trigger a seizure. A private room will help reduce the likelihood of seizure development.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Manifestations of gestational hypertension include elevated blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria. Absence of protein in the urine indicates that treatment has been successful. Increased perspiration is not a manifestation of gestational hypertension. A weight gain of 1 lb/week in the patient who is in the third trimester of pregnancy is an indication of ongoing edema. A diastolic blood pressure that is 20 mmHg over normal level is an indication of ongoing hypertension.