NGN Maternal Health Preeclampsia Case Studies

A free unfolding Next Generation NCLEX maternal health case study on preeclampsia with severe features progressing to an eclamptic seizure. Six NGN items cover cue recognition, risk factors, cloze prioritisation of labetalol and magnesium sulfate, magnesium toxicity monitoring, seizure management, and postpartum discharge teaching — with full rationales after submission.

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Scenario

The following scenario applies to the next 6 items. The nurse is caring for a 34-year-old pregnant client.

Health History

A 34-year-old client who is 36 weeks pregnant and a G1P0 arrives at labor and delivery reporting a severe headache that "won't go away" despite taking acetaminophen, and blurry vision for the past several hours. She also reports mild epigastric pain and states her rings "haven't fit for the past 2 days." She denies vaginal bleeding, leaking of fluid, or contractions. Her prenatal history is significant for a body mass index (BMI) of 33 and this is a twin pregnancy (dichorionic-diamniotic). Her blood pressure at her prenatal visit 4 days ago was 128/82 mmHg. She has no other significant past medical history and takes only a prenatal vitamin.

Assessment — Day 1: 1400

SystemFindings
NeurologicAlert and oriented x3; reports 8/10 headache; hyperreflexia (3+) with 2 beats of clonus
RespiratoryClear breath sounds, symmetrical, unlabored
CardiovascularS1, S2 present; no murmur
GastrointestinalBowel sounds normoactive x4; reports epigastric tenderness to palpation
Extremities3+ pitting edema in bilateral hands and feet; facial edema noted
Reproductive/GenitourinaryFundal height 37 cm; no vaginal bleeding or fluid leakage; urine positive for 3+ protein on dipstick

Vital Signs — Day 1: 1400

Vital SignValue
Temperature98.6°F (37.0°C)
Heart Rate92 bpm
Respiratory Rate18/min
Blood Pressure168/112 mmHg
Pulse Oximetry97% on room air

Select the top 4 findings that would require immediate follow-up.

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