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Magnesium sulfate does not lower blood pressure significantly.Other antihypertensive drugs, such as hydralazine, are used to control blood pressure in women with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia.

Magnesium sulfate does not induce labor.It may actually delay labor by relaxing the uterine muscles.Other medications, such as oxytocin, are used to induce labor when needed.

Magnesium sulfate does not increase urine output.It may actually decrease urine output by causing fluid retention and renal impairment.Urine output should be monitored closely in women receiving magnesium sulfate to detect signs of toxicity.

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of pregnancy and do not indicate a risk for eclampsia

Edema and weight gain are also common in pregnancy and may be due to fluid retention or increased blood volume.

They are not specific signs of preeclampsia or eclampsia.

Proteinuria and oliguria are signs ofkidney damagedue to preeclampsia, but they do not directly increase the risk of eclampsia.However, they may indicate severe preeclampsia that requires close monitoring and treatment.

Measuring abdominal girth daily is not a reliable indicator of fluid retention or edema, as it can also be affected by fetal growth, uterine size, and maternal fat distribution.

Checking for pitting edema in the lower extremities is not a specific sign of preeclampsia, as it can also occur in normal pregnancies due to increased blood volume and venous pressure.

Auscultating lung sounds for crackles is not a helpful assessment for fluid retention and edema, as it is a late sign of pulmonary edema, which is a rare but life-threatening complication of severe preeclampsia.

Increasing calcium intake does not prevent bone loss in gestational hypertension.Calcium supplementation may be beneficial for preventing preeclampsia, which is a more severe form of gestational hypertension.

Limiting fluid intake to 1 liter per day can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which can harm both the mother and the fetus.Fluid intake should be adequate to maintain hydration and urine output.

Eating foods rich in iron is not related to gestational hypertension.

Iron intake may be important for preventing anemia, which can occur in pregnancy due to increased blood volume and fetal demands.

Blood pressure that is uncontrollable despite medication can lead to complications such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome.

Fetal distress detected by nonstress test or biophysical profile can indicate hypoxia, acidosis, or cord compression.

Term is reached (37 weeks or more) does not necessarily mean that the client is ready for delivery.Other factors such as cervical dilation, effacement, and station also need to be considered.