A woman in her seventh month of pregnancy presents to the ICU with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and a low platelet count. Which condition does this woman most likely have, and what is a proper intervention?
A) Severe preeclampsia; magnesium sulfate therapy
B) Disseminated intravascular coagulation; broad-spectrum antibiotics
C) Amniotic fluid embolism; intubation and ventilation with 100% oxygen
D) HELLP syndrome; antihypertensive agents
D
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A client asks the nurse about drinking cranberry juice to prevent UTIs. The nurse informs the client that it is safe to use, suggesting an intake of which amount daily?
A) 1 to 2 ounces B) 4 to 8 ounces C) 8 to 12 ounces D) 12 to 16 ounces
The primary objective of the initial encounter is to:
a. define the advice and care for the patient. b. establish the tone of a successful partner-ship. c. optimize your ability to help. d. tell the patient the limits of care.
The obstetric nurse should instruct the woman in the first trimester of pregnancy to
A) Eliminate high-fiber foods B) Eat foods high in folic acid C) Consume saturated fats D) Consume milk products in the last trimester
Uncontrolled maternal hypertension is often a causative factor in
A. Postmaturity B. Preterm contractions C. Placental abruption