A young women in labor, G1P0, is diagnosed with pregnancy-induced ...

[BrownTown3]

A young women in labor, G1P0, is diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). She is ordered to receive magnesium sulfate. What are the other components of her nursing care? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Maintaining a quiet environment
  b. Assessing vital signs and fetal heart tones frequently
  c. Providing large amounts of PO and IV fluids to maintain fluid volume
  d. Allowing the woman to ambulate ad lib
  e. Assessing for clonus and deep tendon reflexes
  f. Monitoring urine hourly for protein

Question 2

The client is scheduled for treatment with betamethasone (Celestone). The nurse anticipates that the medication will be administered to the client during which week _____ or before of her pregnancy.
 
  a. 38
  b. 36
  c. 35
  d. 33

[mirabriestensky]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E, F
The client would be prescribed bed rest and would receive maintenance fluids. Hypovolemia is not a problem with PIHhypertension is.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The medication is designed to be administered to the client during week 33 or earlier.

[BrownTown3]

Great answer, keep it coming

[brbarasa]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it