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PIH

P: Promote bedrest, quiet environment.

E: Ensure high protein intake.

(1g/kg/day)

A: Antihypertensive drug.

Hydralazine (Apresoline). Peripheral vasodilator that

does not cross the placenta.

C: Convulsions. Prevent with Mag Sulfate.

E: Evaluate physical parameters.

1. BP

2. Urine output

3. Respirations

4. Patella reflex

Mag Sulfate Toxicity

B: BP is decreased.

U: Urine output is decreased.

R: Respirations <12.

P: Patella reflex absent.