A patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache,visual changes,and epigastric pain.Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs are an indication of:

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Headache and visual disturbances are caused by increased cerebral edema.Epigastric pain indicates distention of the hepatic capsules and often warns that a convulsion is imminent.These are danger signs showing increased cerebral edema and impending convulsion and should be treated immediately.The patient has not been started on magnesium sulfate treatment yet.Also,these are not anticipated effects of the medication.

A Patient with Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension Is Admitted Complaining of Pounding