Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Description:
Knowing how to identify and diagnose hypertension in pregnancy is an essential skill for healthcare professionals. The course will explain the differences between various forms of hypertension, preeclampsia, and HELLP syndrome. Additionally, it will explain diagnostic criteria for each diagnosis, and discuss the risk factors and possible complications for the woman and the fetus. Treatments, assessments, and monitoring parameters will also be discussed, as well as patient education and the need for collaboration, teamwork, and communication between healthcare professionals.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to engage acute care nurses in a discussion about hypertension in pregnancy, including risk factors, current terminology and classifications, and diagnostic criteria.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify the different types of hypertension in pregnancy.
• Select appropriate assessments and treatments for women with hypertension in pregnancy.
• Determine the monitoring and educational needs of women with hypertension in pregnancy.