Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who has hyperemesis gravidarum and a sodium level of 110 mEq/L, a client with preeclampsia and creatinine 1.1 mg/dL, a client with diabetes mellitus and HbA1C 5.8%, a client with placenta previa and hematocrit 35%A nurse on an antepartum unit is reviewing the medical records for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Severe hyponatremia (110 mEq/L) risks neurological complications, requiring urgent assessment. Other conditions are less immediately threatening.