Comparison with other types of hypertension during pregnancy
Comparison with other types of hypertension during pregnancy ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients about preeclampsia.
Which of the following statements by a client indicates a need for further teaching?
Changes in vision, such as blurriness, light sensitivity or dark spots, can indicate brain trouble due to preeclampsia. People with preeclampsia should report any vision changes to their provider as soon as possible.
Aspirin and ibuprofen are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that can increase blood pressure and affect kidney function, which are both complications of preeclampsia. People with preeclampsia should avoid taking NSAIDs during pregnancy unless prescribed by their provider.
Lying on the left side can help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the placenta, which can benefit both the mother and the baby in preeclampsia. People with preeclampsia should lie on their left side if they have a headache or other symptoms.
Increasing salt intake to prevent fluid retention is a wrong statement because salt can worsen fluid retention and increase blood pressure, which are both signs of preeclampsia. People with preeclampsia should follow a low-salt diet and drink plenty of fluids.
The correct answer is choice D. Increasing salt intake to prevent fluid retention is a wrong statement because salt can worsen fluid retention and increase blood pressure, which are both signs of preeclampsia. People with preeclampsia should follow a low-salt diet and drink plenty of fluids.
Choice A is correct because changes in vision, such as blurriness, light sensitivity or dark spots, can indicate brain trouble due to preeclampsia. People with preeclampsia should report any vision changes to their provider as soon as possible.
Choice B is correct because aspirin and ibuprofen are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that can increase blood pressure and affect kidney function, which are both complications of preeclampsia. People with preeclampsia should avoid taking NSAIDs during pregnancy unless prescribed by their provider.
Choice C is correct because lying on the left side can help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the placenta, which can benefit both the mother and the baby in preeclampsia. People with preeclampsia should lie on their left side if they have a headache or other symptoms.
