After delivery, a patient is diagnosed with postpartal gestational hypertension. What care will the nurse provide to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Maintain on bed rest.
B) Monitor urine output.
C) Instruct on the purpose of a fluid restriction
D) Administer magnesium sulfate as prescribed.
E) Administer antihypertensive medication as prescribed.
A, B, D, E
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Treatment for postpartal gestational hypertension includes bed rest, monitoring of urine output, and administration of magnesium sulfate or an antihypertensive agent. Fluid restriction is not indicated for postpartal gestational hypertension.
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