Author Question: A pregnant woman is diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following is a ... (Read 88 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A pregnant woman is diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following is a condition that characterizes this disorder?

A) Hypotension
B) Dehydration
C) Hypokalemia
D) Proteinuria

Question 2

The nurse monitors clients for the excessive accumulation of interstitial fluid known as edema. Which one of the following clients should this nurse monitor closely for this condition?

A) A 30-year-old client with a prolonged fever
B) A 16-year-old client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa
C) A 20-year-old client with food poisoning who is vomiting excessively
D) A 78-year-old client with liver cirrhosis

aburgess · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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Hypertension, edema, and proteinuria are conditions that characterize PIH. Not all of these parameters must be present for the diagnosis of PIH. Edema is more indicative of advancing disease and multiorgan involvement. Hypokalemia is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the level of potassium in the blood drops too low and it is not usually associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

D
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Edema is associated with fluid volume excess, which can occur with liver cirrhosis. This disease can increase venous pressure and cause faulty reabsorption of fluids and electrolytes. A prolonged fever, excessive vomiting, and anorexia nervosa may cause fluid volume deficit and dehydration.