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Question 1:

Which of the following factors increases a woman’s risk for developing gestational hypertension.

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Question 2:

What is the most common cause of death in women with eclampsia.

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What is a priority nursing intervention for a woman with severe preeclampsia who is receiving hydralazine IV.

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A nurse is caring for a client with gestational hypertension who has been prescribed magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures related to preeclampsia.

Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize?

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Question 5:

A nurse is caring for a client with gestational hypertension who has been prescribed labetalol (Normodyne) to control blood pressure during pregnancy.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the medication?

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A nurse is caring for a client with gestational hypertension who has been prescribed methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure during pregnancy.

Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?

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Question 7:

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of gestational hypertension?

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Which of the following signs and symptoms may indicate worsening condition or preeclampsia in a client with gestational hypertension?

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Which of the following signs and symptoms may indicate worsening condition or preeclampsia in a client with gestational hypertension?

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Question 10:

A client is diagnosed with preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate IV for seizure prophylaxis.

The nurse should monitor which of the following laboratory values?

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Question 11:

Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care for a client with severe preeclampsia? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 12:

Which of the following findings would indicate that a client with preeclampsia is experiencing HELLP syndrome?

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Question 13:

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with gestational hypertension who has been diagnosed with HELLP syndrome.

Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to see?

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Question 14:

A nurse is administering nifedipine to a client with gestational hypertension as prescribed by the provider.

Which of the following actions would the nurse take to ensure safe administration of this medication?

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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with gestational hypertension who delivered a healthy baby two days ago.

Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a need for further teaching?

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Question 16:

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving hydralazine IV bolus for blood pressure management.

Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 17:

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has HELLP syndrome.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 18:

A nurse is preparing to administer an IV loading dose of magnesium sulfate to a client who has preeclampsia with severe features.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Question 19:

A nurse is caring for a client with gestational hypertension who is at risk for developing preeclampsia.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent this complication? (Select all that apply.).

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Question 20:

A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate therapy for a client with severe preeclampsia who is in labor.

Which of the following findings would indicate that the therapy is effective?

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Question 21:

A nurse is reviewing the risk factors for gestational hypertension with a group of pregnant clients at a prenatal clinic.

Which of the following factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.).

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