Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
At 32 weeks' gestation, a 15-year-old primigravid client who is 5 feet, 2 inches tall has gained a total of 20 lb, with a 1-lb gain in the last 2 weeks. Urinalysis reveals negative glucose and a trace of protein. The nurse should advise the client that which of the following factors increases her risk for preeclampsia?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Adolescents are at higher risk for preeclampsia due to incomplete physical maturity.