Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

Management
Depending up on the severity of the disease a mother may be
admitted to the hospital. Treatment is symptomatic because
the cause of pre eclampsia is unknown.
Bed rest
Diet: As for any pregnant woman a diet rich in protein, fiber
and vitamin may be recommended fluid should be
encouraged.
Weight: Should be estimated and recorded twice weekly if the
mother is ambulant and oedema should be observed daily.
Urine: should be tested for protein and ketenes.
Fluid intake and out put should be continuously measured.
Blood pressure is ascertained 4- hourly in moderate pre
eclampsia but will be taken 2 hourly or more frequently if the
mother is severely affected.
Abdominal examination will be carried out, any discomfort,
tenderness or pain experienced by the mother should be
recorded and reported immediately. The fetal heart rate and
fetal wellbeing is also recorded.
Sedation – may be prescribed
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