Pregnancy Induce Hypertension Case Study
March 8, 2010 by Daisy Jane Antipuesto RN MN · 2 Comments
Introduction: Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) is a condition in which vasospasms occur during pregnancy in both small and large arteries. Signs of hypertension, proteinuria, and edema develop. It is unique to pregnancy and occurs in 5% to 7% of pregnancies in the united states. Despite years of research, the cause of the disorder is still [...]
Nursing Care Plan – Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH; Preeclampsia and Eclampsia)
June 29, 2008 by Admin · 19 Comments
Preeclampsia is a common problem during pregnancy. The condition — sometimes referred to as pregnancy-induced hypertension — is defined by high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Often, preeclampsia causes only modest increases in blood pressure. Left untreated, however, preeclampsia can lead to serious — even fatal — [...]
