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Magnesium sulfate does not lower the blood pressure.It may have a mild vasodilatory effect, but it is not the main mechanism of action.Antihypertensive drugs such as nifedipine are used to lower the blood pressure in gestational hypertension.

Magnesium sulfate does not induce labor.It may have a tocolytic effect, which means it can relax the uterine muscles and delay preterm labor.

Magnesium sulfate does not increase urine output.It may cause fluid retention and edema, which are adverse effects that need to be monitored.Diuretics are used to increase urine output, but they are not recommended for hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.

Elevated serum creatinine indicates kidney damage, which is not specific for HELLP syndrome.Kidney damage can occur in preeclampsia or eclampsia as well.

Elevated serum uric acid is also not specific for HELLP syndrome.It can be a marker of preeclampsia or eclampsia, but it is not part of the diagnostic criteria for HELLP syndrome.

Elevated serum glucose is not related to HELLP syndrome.It can be a sign of gestational diabetes, which is a different pregnancy complication.

Vaginal bleeding is a common symptom of placental abruption and indicates that the placenta has separated from the uterus.

Monitoring blood pressure at home regularly is important for women with gestational hypertension, as high blood pressure is a risk factor for placental abruption.

Lying down on the left side can improve blood flow to the uterus and the baby, and may help relieve abdominal pain caused by placental abruption.

You should not avoid breastfeeding your baby unless your provider advises you to do so.Breastfeeding has many benefits for both you and your baby and does not affect your blood pressure.

You do not need to limit your sodium intake to less than 2 grams per day unless your provider tells you to do so.There is no evidence that sodium restriction lowers blood pressure or prevents preeclampsia in pregnant women

You should have a follow-up appointment with your provider within one week after delivery, not six weeks.This is to check your blood pressure, review your medication, and screen for any postpartum complications.

The client has more than mild preeclampsia.Mild preeclampsia is diagnosed when the blood pressure is at least 140/90 mmHg, the urine protein is 1+ or 2+, and there are no signs of organ damage or central nervous system involvement.Close monitoring may be appropriate for mild preeclampsia, depending on the gestational age and fetal status.

The client does not have eclampsia yet.Eclampsia is diagnosed when the client has preeclampsia and seizures.Magnesium sulfate and anticonvulsants are used to prevent and treat seizures in eclampsia, but they do not cure preeclampsia.Delivery is still necessary to resolve the condition.

The client does not have chronic hypertension.Chronic hypertension is high blood pressure that was present before pregnancy or that occurs before 20 weeks of gestation.The client’s blood pressure was normal before pregnancy and increased after 20 weeks of gestation, indicating gestational hypertension or preeclampsia.

Antihypertensive medication adjustment may be needed for chronic hypertension