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) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
A patient centered care approach
Digital recording devices can be helpful when providing patient education to visually impaired ...
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: extension.
Stages of labor.