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meagbuch

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A client with preeclampsia is admitted complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs indicate:
 
  a. gastrointestinal upset.
  b. effects of magnesium sulfate.
  c. anxiety caused by hospitalization.
  d. worsening disease and impending convulsion.

Question 2

A 17-year-old primigravida has gained 4 pounds since her last prenatal visit. Her blood pressure is 140/92 mm Hg. The most important nursing action is to:
 
  a. advise her to cut down on fast foods that are high in fat.
  b. caution her to avoid salty foods and to return in 2 weeks.
  c. assess weight gain, location of edema, and urine for protein.
  d. recommend she stay home from school for a few days to reduce stress.


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SamMuagrove

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Headache and visual disturbances are caused by increased cerebral edema. Epigastric pain indicates distention of the hepatic capsules and often warns that a convulsion is imminent. Gastrointestinal upset is not an indication as severe as the headache and visual disturbance. She has not yet been started on magnesium sulfate as a treatment. The signs and symptoms do not describe anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse should further assess the client for hypertension, generalized edema, and proteinuria, which are classic signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Cutting down on fast foods will not relieve the symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension. She is at risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension and should be evaluated at this visit. Rest may be the treatment at first, but she needs further assessment to determine if pregnancy-induced hypertension is the problem.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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