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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During a routine prenatal visit, a client who is 24 weeks pregnant has an increased blood pressure. The nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as appropriate for the client at this time?

A) Risk for Fluid Volume Excess
B) Chronic Pain
C) Risk for Impaired Growth and Development
D) Constipation

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client who is 20 weeks pregnant. Which health issue should the nurse recognize as increasing this client's risk for the development of eclampsia?

A) Treatment for vitamin D deficiency
B) Surgery for ruptured appendix 1 year prior
C) Fibrocystic breast disease
D) Obesity

joneynes · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

The rise in blood pressure could be caused by fluid retention as seen in preeclampsia. The client would be at risk for fluid volume excess. The other nursing diagnoses are not appropriate for the client at this time.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

Risk factors for the development of eclampsia include obesity. The other choices will not predispose the client to developing eclampsia.