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Nursing Considerations:Eclampsia Reduce ________________: Create a quiet and calm environment. Minimize visitors and limit external distractions. Dim lights to promote relaxation. Encourage rest and provide comfortable surroundings. Blood Pressure Management: Medications are used to control and maintain blood pressure below ________/________ mmHg. Treatment approach depends on the severity of hypertension and may involve oral or IV medications or a combination. Commonly used medications include ______________ or __________________. Magnesium Sulfate: administered to prevent ________________ (eclampsia) and promote vasodilation to lower blood pressure. A loading dose is given, followed by a maintenance dose. Close monitoring of magnesium levels is crucial to prevent toxicity. Magnesium Toxicity: ________________ acronym: Blood pressure decrease. Urine output decrease. Respiratory rate less than 12 breaths per minute. Patellar reflexes absent or decreased deep tendon reflexes (DTRs). _____________________ gluconate is the reversal agent for magnesium toxicity, as it antagonizes the effects of magnesium on calcium and potassium channels. Assess and monitor: blood pressure, signs, and symptoms (such as headache, vision changes, epigastric pain). Monitor heart rate, oxygenation, lung sounds, reflexes, and edema. Assess for hyperreflexia and clonus (rapid rhythmic contractions of a muscle). Frequent monitoring of intake and output (I&O).
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