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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 87, High Risk Pregnancy
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
• How to differentiate between gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia based on key clinical signs like proteinuria and seizures.
• To recognize HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) as an emergency requiring immediate delivery.
• The classic distinguishing features of placenta previa (painless, bright red bleeding) versus placental abruption (painful, dark red bleeding).
• Why insulin, not oral hypoglycemics, is the priority medication for managing gestational diabetes on the NCLEX.
• The two primary nursing interventions for preterm labor: administering tocolytics to slow contractions and corticosteroids to mature fetal lungs.
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