PREECLAMPSIA, MATERNAL AND FETAL EFFECTS, MANAGEMENT, INTERVENTIONS FOR PREVENTION AND NURSING ROLE

Abstract: Preeclampsia remains a principal cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. In addition, it is responsible for 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 infant deaths annually. Preeclampsia poses a risk for some complications such as maternal renal insufficiency and liver involvement organ dysfunction or uteroplacental dysfunction and fetal growth restriction. The protective approaches for preeclampsia gain importance because maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality is high, and etiology and pathogenesis are not completely known. Nurses can play a critical role in diagnosis, assessment and management of women at risk for preeclampsia. It is highlighted in the studies that adequate antenatal care in terms of quality and quantity is beneficial for diagnosed with risky or mild preeclampsia women. Nurses need to know how to administer nursing care in the management of preeclampsia. In literature there are many studies about preeclampsia but there are few studies about preeclampsia and nursing care. It is thought that scientific studies in this subject will contribute to the preservation of maternal and neonatal health by providing quality nursing care to pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia