A Client with Preeclampsia Begins to Seize

question 116

Multiple Choice

A client with preeclampsia begins to seize.Which intervention by the nurse is most likely to protect the client and fetus from injury?

• A) Elevate the client's legs.
• B) Place the client on the left side and protect the airway.
• C) Place the client in the supine position.
• D) Elevate the head of the bed.

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Definitions:

Renal Tissue Perfusion

The flow of blood through the kidney's tissues, essential for filtering waste and regulating fluids and electrolytes.

Hypertension

A long-term health issue characterized by continuously high pressure in the artery walls, which can result in severe health complications.

Hemorrhagic Stroke

A type of stroke resulting from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, leading to bleeding and damage to brain tissue.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

A life-saving technique used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, involving chest compressions and often artificial ventilation.