Preeclampsia Risk Factors
At how many weeks is a client at risk for Preeclampsia?
What is > 20 weeks
What medication is given to a client with Preeclampsia?
What is Magnesium Sulfate.
When does Preeclampsia turn into Eclampsia?
What is when there are seizures present.
What are hypertension symptoms?
What is Blurry vision, headche, SOB, Low urine output, tachycardia, and epigastric pain.
What is the purpose of magnesium.
What is to prevent seizures.
Can women survive Eclampsia?
What is Yes
Can Preeclampsia affect the fetus?
What is yes
What are signs of Magnesium Toxicity?
What is Flushing, RR <12, low deep tendon reflexes, and low urine output.
What is the priority for a client with Eclampsia?
What is Airway & Safety.
A Client has a B/P reading of 160/100 & severe proteinuria. What is the client experiencing.
What is severe Preeclampsia.
What is the antidote for Magnesium Sulfate?
What is Calcium Gluconate.
How is Eclampsia treated?
What is Deliver the baby.
What are 2 fetal risks, if a mother has been diagnosed with preeclampsia?
What is reduced blood flow to the placenta can cause severe fetal growth restriction, premature birth, stillbirth, or infant death.
Why is urine output monitored closely?
What is Magnesium is excreted by the kidneys. Decreased urine output can cause magnesium to accumulate, increasing the risk of toxicity.
Does traveling in high-altitudes increase the risk for preeclampsia?
what is yes, high altitudes can restrict oxygen to the fetus and increase the risk of developing preeclampsia.