Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Treatment
Hours: 1.00
Hypertensive disorders are the most common medical complication affecting pregnancy and are the second leading cause of maternal deaths in the U.S. (Shah & Gupta, 2019). Women may have hypertension before pregnancy or be diagnosed during pregnancy. Nurses who work in the perinatal setting must know about hypertensive disorders to provide safe, evidence-based care. This course will provide you with information about the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, effects on the mother and fetus, and recommended management.
The goal of this course is to provide nurses with information about the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and its implications for the mother and fetus.
Hypertensive disorders are the most common medical complication affecting pregnancy and are the second leading cause of maternal deaths in the U.S. (Shah & Gupta, 2019). Women may have hypertension before pregnancy or be diagnosed during pregnancy. Nurses who work in the perinatal setting must know about hypertensive disorders to provide safe, evidence-based care. This course will provide you with information about the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, effects on the mother and fetus, and recommended management. The goal of this course is to provide nurses with information about the management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and its implications for the mother and fetus.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Define the four classifications of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Recognize adverse maternal and fetal outcomes associated with these disorders.
Identify the management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Hypertension in Pregnancy: An Overview
Incidence of Hypertensive Disorders
Morbidity and Mortality
Diagnosis and Definitions
Risk Factors
Summary
Section 3: Hypertension, Preeclampsia, and Eclampsia
Gestational Hypertension
Chronic Hypertension
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia Superimposed on Chronic Hypertension
HELLP
Eclampsia
Summary
Section 4: Management and Prevention
Nursing Management
Prevention
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Emily
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Claire Hartman, RN, BSN, IBCLC is a SME nurse writer for Relias in Acute Care. She has nursing experience in functional medicine, neonatal intensive care, and obstetrics. Ms. Hartman has over 10 years of experience in birth, with a focus on high-risk obstetrics and perinatal hospice. She is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has taught neonatal resuscitation, breastfeeding support, and routine gynecological care to providers in varied medical settings. Ms. Hartman has led a community support group for bereaved families experiencing perinatal loss.
Disclosure: Claire Hartman, RN, IBCLC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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