Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia.A nurse is assessing a client who is pregnant for preeclampsia. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client requires further evaluation for this disorder?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Elevated blood pressure is a hallmark of preeclampsia, requiring further evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and prevent complications like eclampsia or placental abruption.