1.
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs
; 26(2): 63, 2001.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11265437
2.
NAACOGS Clin Issu Perinat Womens Health Nurs
; 3(3): 413-9, 1992.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1389795
ABSTRACT
Women with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension or chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia are at risk for the development of hypertensive crisis. Hypertensive crisis is an emergent situation that carries great maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Effective assessment and comprehensive care of the patient in hypertensive crisis requires a thorough understanding of the underlying disease preeclampsia, common hemodynamic findings, and therapies available. Nurses in any perinatal environment must be prepared to respond immediately to this critical obstetrical circumstance.