You are cared for a 42-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with twins she’s complaining of severe headache and blurred vision and live in a rule area approximately 30 miles from the nearest ED your physical exam reveals significant peripheral edema Vital signs are heart rate 98 blood pressure 156/98 respirations 18 the patient states she has a history of hypertension but has not taken her prescribed medications because they are not safe for the babies the patient suddenly begins to see appropriate treatment for this patient includes

A) administration of nitroglycerine and delayed transport.
B) intravenous calcium chloride and 12-lead ECG.
C) administration of aspirin and a prehospital stroke assessment.
D) intravenous magnesium sulfate and rapid transport.


Answer: D) intravenous magnesium sulfate and rapid transport.

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