What are the nursing care for pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Nowadays, many pregnant women suffer from gestational hypertension. We all know that women with this symptom should take some solutions immediately. However, many women do not understand this aspect at all and do not know where to start care. So today we will introduce to you the care for pregnancy-induced hypertension. What should we pay attention to during nursing? Let’s take a look below.

The treatment of gestational hypertension should be determined based on the specific degree of gestational hypertension in the pregnant woman. According to experts, mild gestational hypertension can be treated in outpatient clinics, while moderate and severe gestational hypertension should be treated in hospital. There are two specific treatments for gestational hypertension, namely general treatment and drug treatment. Principles of treatment for gestational hypertension: sedation, antispasmodics, blood pressure reduction, volume expansion or diuresis, anticoagulation when necessary, timely termination of pregnancy, prevention and treatment of eclampsia and serious complications. 1. Drug treatment 1. Antispasmodics: Antispasmodics are the first choice for moderate and severe gestational hypertension. Magnesium ions act on the junction of nerves and muscles, inhibiting the impulse of motor nerve fibers and reducing the release of acetylcholine, thereby relaxing muscles and relieving spasms, effectively preventing and controlling eclampsia. Magnesium ions also have central inhibition, reduce intracranial pressure, improve oxygen metabolism, regulate intracellular ion metabolism and sodium pump operation, directly inhibit uterine and vascular smooth muscle, relieve vascular spasm, and improve uterine placental blood flow. 2. Antihypertensive drugs: Although antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure, they also reduce blood flow to important organs, especially the blood flow to the uterus and placenta, which may cause certain harm to the fetus. Therefore, they are rarely used for mild hypertension.

Diuretics may be used as appropriate in the following situations: ① Pregnancy-induced hypertension complicated by heart failure and pulmonary edema; ② Systemic edema or ascites; ③ Severe anemia and excessive blood volume. 2. General treatment 1. Rest in left lateral position: Rest is extremely important for gestational hypertension, and left lateral position has important therapeutic significance. ① Left side decubitus can correct the right rotation of the pregnant uterus, reduce the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries, and increase the blood supply to the uterus and placenta; ② Reduce the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the inferior vena cava, increase the amount of blood returning to the heart, thereby increasing renal blood flow and urine volume; ③ Improve the blood supply to the uterus and placenta and correct fetal intrauterine hypoxia; ④ Clinical observation shows that subjective symptoms are alleviated, weight is reduced, and edema subsides, with obvious therapeutic effect. 2. Diet: Provide a high-protein, high-vitamin, low-fat, low-carbohydrate, and low-sodium diet. 3. Mental and psychological treatment: Relieve mental worries and avoid all adverse stimuli.

The above is the care method for women with gestational hypertension introduced to us by professionals. Therefore, if women don’t know about this yet, they can refer to the content above, which can also help us to have a correct care method for ourselves. You should pay attention to your health and your living habits. I hope the above content can help you.