Milette, a 22 year old primigravida client is in her 22d week of pregnancy. The physician informed the client that she has pregnancy induced hypertension, She is admitted to the hospital. The nurse concludes that the client was diagnosed with pregnancy induced hypertension when the vital signs taken today show that the blood pressure has increased during pregnancy from 100/60 to 130/80. When assessing the client, the nurse thoroughly explore which finding at each visit? Any sudden weight gain An increase in urine output A decrease in urine protein level A decrease in pulse rate

Milette, a 22 year old primigravida client is in her 22d week of pregnancy. The physician informed the client that she has pregnancy induced hypertension, She is admitted to the hospital. The nurse concludes that the client was diagnosed with pregnancy induced hypertension when the vital signs taken today show that the blood pressure has increased during pregnancy from 100/60 to 130/80. When assessing the client, the nurse thoroughly explore which finding at each visit? Any sudden weight gain An increase in urine output A decrease in urine protein level A decrease in pulse rate

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

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Chapter18: Obstetrics

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