Preeclampsia
Topic: Maternity
New hypertension after 20 weeks of gestation (systolic ≥140 or diastolic ≥90 mmHg) with proteinuria or signs of organ damage (thrombocytopenia, kidney or liver dysfunction, pulmonary edema, headache, visual disturbance). It can progress to eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. During magnesium sulfate therapy, monitor deep tendon reflexes, respiratory rate and urine output, and keep calcium gluconate, the antidote, at hand.
- In Turkish:
- Preeklampsi
What does Preeclampsia mean?
Preeclampsia is part of the Maternity topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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