Concerning preeclampsia and eclampsia, nurses should be aware that:
1. preeclampsia is a condition of the first trimester, eclampsia of the second and third.
2. preeclampsia results in decreased function of 40% to 60% in such organs as the placenta, kidneys, liver, and brain.
3. the causes of preeclampsia and eclampsia are well documented.
4. severe preeclampsia is defined as preeclampsia plus proteinuria.
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1. Incorrect. Preeclampsia occurs after week 20 of gestation and can run the length of preg-nancy.
2. Correct. Vasospasms diminish the diameter of blood vessels, which impedes blood flow to all organs.
3. Incorrect. The causes of preeclampsia and eclampsia are unknown, although several have been suggested.
4. Incorrect. Preeclampsia has proteinuria; severe cases are characterized by greater prote-inuria or any of nine other conditions.
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