Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation. The client is a 41-year-old Gravida 4 Para 3 with a history of gestational diabetes, eclampsia with a previous pregnancy, and chronic hypertension for 5 years. The client was admitted to the antepartum unit from the provider's office with elevated blood pressure, 3+ edema in the lower extremities, and 3+ proteinuria.What condition is the client most likely experiencing?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The client's symptoms of elevated blood pressure, 3+ edema, and 3+ proteinuria, combined with her history, indicate preeclampsia, requiring seizure precautions and monitoring of neurological status and liver function.