Diagnostic Criteria and Investigations
Diagnostic Criteria and Investigations ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client with severe pre-eclampsia who is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously.
What is the primary reason for administering magnesium sulfate to this client?
Magnesium sulfate is a mineral that can reduce seizure risks in women with severe preeclampsia. It is often given intravenously and can also be used to prolong pregnancy for up to two days. Magnesium sulfate is also used to prevent and manage seizures in women with postpartum preeclampsia.
Magnesium sulfate does not lower blood pressure. It may be given along with medications that help reduce blood pressure.
Magnesium sulfate does not induce labor. It may be given to delay delivery for up to 48 hours to allow time for the administration of drugs that speed up the baby’s lung development.
Magnesium sulfate does not reduce edema. Edema is a common symptom of preeclampsia, but it is not a direct cause of complications.
A. To prevent seizures.
Magnesium sulfate is a mineral that can reduce seizure risks in women with severe preeclampsia. It is often given intravenously and can also be used to prolong pregnancy for up to two days. Magnesium sulfate is also used to prevent and manage seizures in women with postpartum preeclampsia.
• Statement B is wrong because magnesium sulfate does not lower blood pressure. It may be given along with medications that help reduce blood pressure.
• Statement C is wrong because magnesium sulfate does not induce labor. It may be given to delay delivery for up to 48 hours to allow time for the administration of drugs that speed up the baby’s lung development.
• Statement D is wrong because magnesium sulfate does not reduce edema. Edema is a common symptom of preeclampsia, but it is not a direct cause of complications.