What are the Nursing management in pre-eclampsia?

Answer:

  • Monitor BP, proteinuria, and edema: edema in face, hands,
  • abdominal area vs. dependent edema which is normal during
  • pregnancy
  • Observe for these symptoms: HA, visual disturbances,
  • epigastric pain, RUQ pain, hyperreflexia, clonus
  • Auscultate lungs for crackles or diminished lung sounds that
  • might indicate pulmonary edema
  • Signs of impending seizure (eclampsia): hyperreflexia,
  • scotomata, severe epigastric pain, HA, vomiting. Protecting the
  • patient is key - side rails up and padded, suction accessible, O2
  • available
  • Fetal surveillance
  • Lab studies: CBC, clotting studies, liver enzymes, chem panel,
  • type & screen and/or crossmatch
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