Asked by
Dr. Daneigh LuWanna Bomar
on Nov 01, 2024
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A woman at 25 weeks' gestation comes to the clinic for her prenatal visit. The nurse notices that her face and lower extremities are swollen, and her blood pressure is 154/94 mm Hg. The woman states that she has had headaches and blurry vision but thinks it is just because she is tired. What should the nurse suspect?
A) Eclampsia
B) Preeclampsia
C) Preterm labor
D) Diabetes type 1
Preeclampsia
A condition during pregnancy marked by elevated blood pressure and evidence of harm to another organ system, typically the liver and kidneys.
Blurry Vision
A lack of sharpness in eyesight, making objects appear out of focus and unclear.
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body’s arteries.
- Acknowledge the signs and symptoms indicative of pregnancy complications, including but not limited to preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
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JC
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the signs and symptoms indicative of pregnancy complications, including but not limited to preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.