The community nurse is caring for a client at 32 weeks' gestation diagnosed with preeclampsia. Which statement indicates that additional information is needed about the health problem?
1. My urine may become darker and smaller in amount each day.
2. Lying on my left side as much as possible is good for the baby.
3. I should call the doctor if I develop a headache or blurred vision.
4. Pain in the top of my abdomen is a sign my condition is worsening.
Question 2
A client with preeclampsia is assessed with the following: blood pressure 158/100; urinary output 50 mL/hour; lungs clear to auscultation; urine protein 1+ on dipstick; and edema of the hands, ankles, and feet. Which new assessment finding indicates the client's condition is getting worse?
1. Reflexes 2+
2. Platelet count 150,000
3. Blood pressure 158/104
4. Urinary output 20 mL/hour
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
Swanson’s Theory of Caring
Diagnostic Imaging Procedures and Conditions Diagnosed or Treated Cont
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation
The client is positioned for the examination