A patient is admitted to labor and delivery for management of severe preeclampsia. An IV infusion of magnesium sulfate is started. What is the primary goal for magnesium sulfate therapy?
A) Decrease blood pressure
B) Decrease protein in urine
C) Prevent maternal seizures
D) Reverse edema
Question 2
Which assessment findings should the nurse use to differentiate between placenta previa and abruptio placentae?
A) Bleeding amount and consistency
B) Uterine tone and contractions of the uterus
C) Low back pain
D) Shape of the abdomen
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
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An open chamber MRI may be more comfortable for the patient, but images may not be as distinct.
(a) Chicken pox vesicles. (b) Chicken pox on back of young patient.
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