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    Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to organs like the liver and kidneys. It is diagnosed through high blood pressure levels over 140/90 mmHg, protein in the urine, and symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, and vision problems. Risks to the mother include seizures, stroke, organ damage, and death, while risks to the baby include preterm labor and low birth weight. If symptoms are experienced, one should contact their physician immediately or go directly to the hospital.

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    Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to organs like the liver and kidneys. It is diagnosed through high blood pressure levels over 140/90 mmHg, protein in the urine, and symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, and vision problems. Risks to the mother include seizures, stroke, organ damage, and death, while risks to the baby include preterm labor and low birth weight. If symptoms are experienced, one should contact their physician immediately or go directly to the hospital.

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    PREECLAMPSIA:

    What You Need to Know


    Prepared by: Rhod Vincent J. Tayong

    What is Preeclampsia?

    Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high


    blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most
    often the liver and kidneys.

    How is Preeclampsia Diagnosed?

    PROTENURIA
    Blood pressure
    High levels of protein
    140 that exceeds
    90 in the Urine; Kidney
    140/90 mmHG
    complication

    HELLP SYNDROME
    Swelling of the
    Breakdown of Red
    extremities and
    Blood Cells and Liver
    water retention
    complications

    Other signs and symptoms:

    Decreased urine Severe headaches Abdominal pain and Vision problems Shortness of breath
    output vomting such as blurry vision

    If you experience any of the symptoms above.


    Contact your phycisian immediately or go directly
    to the hospital.

    Risks to the Mother

    Seizures Stroke Organ Damage Death

    Risks to the Baby

    Low birth
    Preterm labor Death
    weight
    References

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    30, 2022, from https://www.preeclampsia.org/educating-patients

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    Retrieved March 30, 2022, from https://ceufast.com/course/preeclampsia

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    March 30, 2022, from

    https://www.registerednursern.com/preeclampsia-eclampsia-nursing-maternity-review/

    Preeclampsia Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plans. (n.d.). NurseStudy.Net. Retrieved March 30,

    2022, from https://nursestudy.net/preeclampsia-eclampsia-nursing-care-plan/

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