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A. Mild Preeclampsia
• BP of 140/90
• 1+ to 2+ proteinuria on random
• weight gain of 2 lbs per week on the 2nd trimester and 1 lb per week on the 3rd trimester
• Slight edema in upper extremities and face
B. Severe Preeclampsia
• BP of 160/110
• 3-4+ protenuria on random
• Oliguria (less than 500 ml/24 hrs)
• Cerebral or visual disturbances
• Epigastric pain
• Pulmonary edema
• Peripheral edema
• Hepatic dysfunction
NURSING MANAGEMENT
Test Findings
Blood >40%
Hematocrit
?5.5 mg/dL
Renal Function >6.0 mg/dL (severe PIH)
Serum uric acid
?1.0 mg/dL
Creatinine 2.0-3.0 md/dL (severe PIH)