Preeclampsia Management Plan
for Pregnant Patients
Preeclampsia Care Plan
Nursing Diagnosis
Risk of complications during pregnancy: Naomi's preeclampsia has
not yet resulted in an injury for her or her fetuses, but it is a serious
risk that can be addressed by a nurse. While Naomi is experiencing
daily headaches, an acute headache diagnosis is less urgent to address
compared to the risk of complications during pregnancy; in addition,
addressing the risk of complications during pregnancy first through
preeclampsia management education will ultimately reduce headaches
and discomfort.
Signs & Symptoms
Edema in lower extremities: To minimize risk for Naomi and her
baby, it is important to identify signs and symptoms indicating that her
gestational hypertension is causing damage. These signs and symptoms
include sustained hypertension, lower extremity edema, and protein in
the urine. Nausea, frequency of urination, and weight gain are not
concerning symptoms that would indicate preeclampsia or a 'risk of
complications during pregnancy' diagnosis.
Proteinuria: To minimize risk for Naomi and her baby, it is important
to identify signs and symptoms indicating that her gestational
hypertension is causing damage. These signs and symptoms include
sustained hypertension, lower extremity edema, and protein in the
urine. Nausea, frequency of urination, and weight gain are not
concerning symptoms that would indicate preeclampsia or a 'risk of
complications during pregnancy' diagnosis.
Systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mmHg: To
minimize risk for Naomi and her baby, it is important to identify signs
and symptoms indicating that her gestational hypertension is causing
damage. These signs and symptoms include sustained hypertension,
lower extremity edema, and protein in the urine. Nausea, frequency of
urination, and weight gain are not concerning symptoms that would
indicate preeclampsia or a 'risk of complications during pregnancy'
diagnosis.
Planning
Short-Term Goal
To have the patient, within her visit at the prenatal clinic, state back and
agree to preeclampsia management tips that you will provide. Address a
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