The purpose of this course is to help nurses identify the subtle differences between hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and clarify the appropriate course of treatment based on the specific disorder.
Course Publication Date:
June 26, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Alison Palmer RN, BSN |
| Course No: | HDP061019 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Peri-Natal Medicine
Women's Health
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the stages of progression that mark the diagnosis of chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome and DIC.
- Correctly identify the treatment of choice for each disease process.
- Name at least 3 warning signs that should trigger healthcare providers to look for disease progression.
- Identify clinical data that can be gathered routinely as preventative screening.