HESI HINT: Preeclampsia

HESI HINT: The major goal of nursing care for a client with preeclampsia is to maintain uteroplacental perfusion and prevent seizures. This requires the administration of magnesium sulfate. Withhold administration of magnesium sulfate if signs of toxicity exist: Respirations<12/min., Absence of DTR's, or urine output < 30 ml/hr.