The oncoming nurse is receiving a report on a pregnant patient with HELLP syndrome. This nurse knows that HELLP syndrome, a severe progression of preeclampsia stands for:
The oncoming nurse is receiving a report on a pregnant patient with HELLP syndrome. This nurse knows that HELLP syndrome, a severe progression of preeclampsia stands for:
A. Half Eclipsed Lipase Levels and Preeclampsia
[8%]
B. Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and lowered platelets
[84%]
C. Hematocrit elevation, low lipase, and pancreatitis
[2%]
D. Hemoglobin, elevated lipids, and low plasma
[5%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Maternal & Newborn Health
Lesson
Antepartum
Client Need
Test Plan
Reduction of Risk Potential
Related Topic
Changes/Abnormalities in Vital Signs
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice B is correct. HELLP syndrome stands for Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets. HELLP syndrome is a condition in which hemolysis of the red blood cells occurs creating elevated liver enzymes and low platelets. Generally, complications are prevented by delivering the fetus as soon as symptoms develop.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. These are not associated with HELLP syndrome.
NCSBN client need Topic: Physiological Adaptations, alterations in body function
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