🌸 Preeclampsia (Think: High BP + Pregnancy) Key Findings Blood pressure ≥140/90 after 20 weeks Protein in urine Swelling of face and hands Headache, vision changes (spots, blurred) Upper right abdominal discomfort NCLEX Tips Priority: Monitor blood pressure and urine output Position: Left side-lying improves circulation Medication focus: Antihypertensives (labetalol, hydralazine) Magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention Do NOT give meds that increase fluid retention Decreased urine output = report immediately 🌸 Eclampsia (Think: Seizures) Key Findings Seizure activity in a client with preeclampsia Severe headache Vision changes Confusion NCLEX Tips First priority: Airway and safety Place client on side during seizure Magnesium sulfate is the medication of choice Keep calcium gluconate available (antidote) Reduce stimulation (dim lights, quiet room) 🌸 HELLP Syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) Key Findings Right upper abdominal pain Nausea, vomiting Bruising or bleeding easily Fatigue NCLEX Tips Think laboratory changes: Low platelets Elevated AST/ALT Avoid IM injections (bleeding risk) Monitor for bleeding Prepare for possible early delivery Magnesium sulfate is often used 🧠 Easy Memory Tricks Preeclampsia = Pressure + Protein Eclampsia = Seizures HELLP = Liver + Platelets Magnesium sulfate = prevents seizures Left side = better circulation ⭐ NCLEX Priority Questions Always assess airway, breathing, circulation Seizure activity = safety first Severe headache or vision changes = notify provider Decreased urine output = priority finding. #nclex #nursingstudent #medicalstudent #nurse #preeclampsia - @nerdcriticalcare