Risk Factors
Risk Factors ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who is 28 weeks pregnant and has gestational hypertension about the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Swelling in the hands and feet is a common symptom of pregnancy and not necessarily a sign of preeclampsia.
However, if the swelling is sudden or severe, the client should seek medical attention.
Checking blood pressure at home every day is not a reliable way to monitor for preeclampsia.
Blood pressure can vary throughout the day and may be affected by other factors such as stress, activity, or medication. The client should have regular prenatal visits with a health care provider who can measure blood pressure and perform other tests to detect preeclampsia.
The client should report any changes in the baby’s movements to the doctor, as this could indicate fetal distress due to reduced blood flow to the placenta.
Choice A is wrong because swelling in the hands and feet is a common symptom of pregnancy and not necessarily a sign of preeclampsia.
However, if the swelling is sudden or severe, the client should seek medical attention.
Weighing oneself every week and reporting any sudden weight gain is not enough to prevent or diagnose preeclampsia.
Weight gain during pregnancy can also be influenced by fluid retention, diet, or other factors. The client should also look out for other signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, such as severe headaches, vision changes, abdominal pain, or reduced urine output.
The client should report any changes in the baby’s movements to the doctor, as this could indicate fetal distress due to reduced blood flow to the placenta.
Choice A is wrong because swelling in the hands and feet is a common symptom of pregnancy and not necessarily a sign of preeclampsia.
However, if the swelling is sudden or severe, the client should seek medical attention.
Choice B is wrong because checking blood pressure at home every day is not a reliable way to monitor for preeclampsia.
Blood pressure can vary throughout the day and may be affected by other factors such as stress, activity, or medication. The client should have regular prenatal visits with a health care provider who can measure blood pressure and perform other tests to detect preeclampsia.
Choice D is wrong because weighing oneself every week and reporting any sudden weight gain is not enough to prevent or diagnose preeclampsia.
Weight gain during pregnancy can also be influenced by fluid retention, diet, or other factors. The client should also look out for other signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, such as severe headaches, vision changes, abdominal pain, or reduced urine output.