NCLEX Critical Thinking: Gestational Hypertension
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Question 1: A pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation presents with a blood pressure of 148/92 mmHg. What is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
Immediately administer antihypertensive medication
Have the patient lie on her left side and recheck BP in 15 minutes
Send the patient home with instructions to rest
Order immediate delivery
Question 2: Which finding would be most concerning in a patient with gestational hypertension?
Occasional headache
Mild ankle edema
Right upper quadrant pain
Slight weight gain
Question 3: When assessing a patient with gestational hypertension, which lab value is most critical to monitor?
Hemoglobin
Platelet count
White blood cell count
Blood glucose
Question 4: A patient with gestational hypertension reports seeing spots and having a severe headache. What is the priority nursing action?
Administer acetaminophen
Document the symptoms and wait for the next assessment
Notify the healthcare provider immediately
Increase fluid intake
Question 5: Which intervention is contraindicated in gestational hypertension management?
Salt restriction
Regular blood pressure monitoring
Fluid restriction
Regular prenatal visits
Question 6: What distinguishes gestational hypertension from chronic hypertension?
Onset after 20 weeks gestation
Presence of proteinuria
Severity of symptoms
Response to medication
Question 7: Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention in a patient with gestational hypertension?
Blood pressure of 135/85
Decreased fetal movement
Mild fatigue
Ankle edema
Question 8: What is the most appropriate position for a patient with gestational hypertension during rest?
Supine position
Left lateral position
Right lateral position
Semi-fowler's position
Question 9: Which medication is commonly used for severe hypertension in pregnancy?
ACE inhibitors
Labetalol
Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril
Question 10: What is the most critical maternal complication to prevent in gestational hypertension?
Gestational diabetes
Eclampsia
Anemia
Depression
Question 11: When teaching a patient about gestational hypertension, which warning sign is most important to emphasize?
Mild swelling
Epigastric pain
Occasional headaches
Fatigue
Question 12: What is the primary goal of antihypertensive therapy in gestational hypertension?
To normalize blood pressure
To prevent severe hypertension while maintaining uteroplacental flow
To eliminate all symptoms
To prevent preterm labor
Question 13: Which fetal monitoring parameter is most important in gestational hypertension?
Fetal heart rate variability
Fetal size
Amniotic fluid volume
Fetal position
Question 14: What is the most appropriate frequency for blood pressure monitoring in stable gestational hypertension?
Once daily
Twice weekly
Monthly
Only at prenatal visits
Question 15: Which lifestyle modification is most beneficial for gestational hypertension management?
Complete bed rest
Moderate activity with adequate rest periods
Intensive exercise
Strict calorie restriction