Question

A woman at 32 weeks' gestation is diagnosed with severe preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome. The nurse will identify which of the following as a positive patient care outcome?

a. Rise in serum creatinine
b. Drop in serum protein
c. Resolution of thrombocytopenia
d. Resolution of polycythemia

Answer 1

The nurse will identify the resolution of thrombocytopenia as a positive patient care outcome.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse will identify the resolution of thrombocytopenia as a positive patient care outcome in a woman with severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Thrombocytopenia is a common complication of HELLP syndrome, characterized by low platelet count. Resolving thrombocytopenia indicates that the woman's condition is improving and there is a lower risk of bleeding and complications.