Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has severe preeclampsiaA nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and has severe preeclampsia. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Severe preeclampsia often causes headaches due to cerebral vasospasm and increased intracranial pressure, a common symptom requiring monitoring.