Comprehensive teaching plan for a client newly diagnosed with preeclampsia.

Create a PowerPoint presentation reflective of a comprehensive teaching plan for a client newly diagnosed with preeclampsia.
This week you will build on your previous research and simulation experience to now care for a client newly diagnosed with preeclampsia. Research, design, and submit a 'Client Teaching Assignment' PowerPoint presentation for client Amy based on the scenario and guidelines below. This assignment should also follow 7th edition APA guidelines including in-text citations and references.

Amy is a healthy 28-year-old female, Gravida 2 Para 1001, who presents to the provider’s office at 33 weeks gestation complaining of a 3-day history of severe headaches and blurry vision. She reports normal fetal movement. Vital signs were assessed with BP measuring 160/100. Examination reveals a soft non-tender abdomen, 2+ DTRs, and absent clonus. Urinalysis shows 2+ proteinuria. Amy’s provider diagnoses her with preeclampsia and admits her to the hospital’s high-risk antepartum unit for further testing, fetal surveillance, and expectant management.

Conduct thorough research to support your content and findings.
Ensure your information is presented clearly on the slides.
Speaker’s notes should elaborate on the key points mentioned in the slides.
Submit 10-15 PowerPoint slides including speaker notes.
Slides should include the following:
Title page
Pathophysiology: Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of preeclampsia.
Recognize Cues: Describe signs/symptoms, client statements, lab work, or assessment findings you would recognize as specific to a client with this disease process.
Generate Solutions: List at least 3 SMART goals for this client. At least one goal should be short-term; at least one goal should be long-term.
Take Actions: What nursing interventions would you implement for Amy? At a minimum, include the following topics with the rationale for each intervention.
Expectant management or serial assessments and testing
Pharmacology management (include at minimum labetalol, hydralazine, betamethasone, magnesium sulfate, and calcium gluconate)
Describe each medication use, desired effects, and adverse reactions. Are any pre-assessment required before administering each medication?

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Slide 2: What is Preeclampsia? Understanding the Pathophysiology

 
  • Preeclampsia: A serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems, most often the liver and kidneys.
  • The Placental Connection:
    • It's believed to start in the placenta, the organ that nourishes your baby.
    • Normally, new blood vessels develop in the placenta early in pregnancy to ensure proper blood flow.
    • In preeclampsia, these blood vessels don't develop or function correctly, leading to narrower vessels that restrict blood flow to the placenta.
  • Systemic Impact:
    • This reduced blood flow causes the placenta to release substances into your bloodstream.
    • These substances can damage blood vessel linings throughout your body.
    • This damage leads to widespread inflammation and poor blood vessel function, causing:
      • High Blood Pressure: Vessels constrict, increasing pressure.
      • Protein in Urine (Proteinuria): Kidney damage causes protein to leak into urine.
      • Organ Damage: Affects liver, kidneys, brain, lungs, and blood clotting.
    Speaker Notes: "Preeclampsia is a unique condition of pregnancy. We understand it primarily begins with issues in the development of the placenta's blood supply. When these vessels don't form as wide as they should, or don't function properly, it can lead to limited blood flow to the placenta. This triggers a cascade effect where substances are released from the placenta into your bloodstream. These substances then impact blood vessels throughout your entire body, causing them to constrict and become leaky. This is what leads to the high blood pressure we see, as well as signs of impact on other organs, such as your kidneys, evidenced by the protein in your urine. It’s important to remember that this is a placental condition, and typically resolves after delivery."

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Preeclampsia: Understanding Your Health Journey

  For Amy: A Comprehensive Teaching Plan [Your Name] [Your Course Name] July 30, 2025
 

Slide 1: Title Page

 
  • Title: Preeclampsia: Understanding Your Health Journey
  • Subtitle: A Comprehensive Teaching Plan for Amy
  • Prepared By: [Your Name]
  • Date: July 30, 2025
  • Course: [Your Course Name/Number] Speaker Notes: "Good morning/afternoon, Amy. This presentation is designed to help you understand your recent diagnosis of preeclampsia. We'll cover what it is, what symptoms to watch for, what your care team will do, and what you can do to help manage your condition. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge so you feel confident and in control during this time. Please feel free to ask questions at any point."