OBJECTIVES

General Objective:

After the case study, the nursing students will be able to acquire new knowledge, enhance

learning skills and demonstrate desirable attitude towards the care of a client with Preeclampsia

through the utilization of the nursing process.

Specifically, we will be able to:

Knowledge

Define terminologies related to Preeclampsia;

Discuss and explain the etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, incidence rate,

diagnostic procedures and management of client with Preeclampsia;

Discuss the Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System,

Cardiovascular System and Fetal Circulation;

Explain the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia;

Identify and explain the drugs used to treat Preeclampsia;

List nursing responsibilities in caring a client with Preeclampsia;

Skills:

Assess and classify gathered data relevant to client condition;

Formulate nursing diagnosis specific to the identified health problem;

Plan a care specific to the client’s identified health problems;

 Implement effectively the plan of care being identified;

Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care and make revisions in order to meet the

objectives of care;

Formulate a Concept Map of care;

Evaluate deviation of laboratory results and its significance;

Establish rapport and promote cooperation through nurse – client interaction;

Attitude:

Acknowledge client’s expression of feelings and emotions;

Listen attentively to client’s queries about their health;

Recognize client’s right for privacy and confidentiality;

Observes courtesy at all times to the client and to all the members of the health team.