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A nurse is teaching a client who is at risk for developing preeclampsia.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Avoiding foods that are high in sodium does not prevent preeclampsia. Sodium intake does not affect blood pressure in pregnancy.
Lying on your left side for at least 2 hours a day does not prevent preeclampsia. However, lying on your left side may help improve blood flow to your placenta and your baby.
Checking your blood pressure at home every day does not prevent preeclampsia. However, monitoring your blood pressure at home may help detect signs of preeclampsia early and alert you to seek medical attention if needed.
Taking a baby aspirin daily has been shown to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia by about 15%. If you have risk factors for preeclampsia, your healthcare provider may recommend starting aspirin in early pregnancy (by 12 weeks gestation).
“I should take a baby aspirin every day as prescribed.” Taking a baby aspirin daily has been shown to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia by about 15%. If you have risk factors for preeclampsia, your healthcare provider may recommend starting aspirin in early pregnancy (by 12 weeks gestation).
Choice A is wrong because avoiding foods that are high in sodium does not prevent preeclampsia. Sodium intake does not affect blood pressure in pregnancy.
Choice B is wrong because lying on your left side for at least 2 hours a day does not prevent preeclampsia. However, lying on your left side may help improve blood flow to your placenta and your baby.
Choice C is wrong because checking your blood pressure at home every day does not prevent preeclampsia. However, monitoring your blood pressure at home may help detect signs of preeclampsia early and alert you to seek medical attention if needed.