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A pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation is diagnosed with gestational hypertension. Which finding supports this diagnosis?

The nurse performs initial assessments of four clients in a prenatal clinic. Which client findings are abnormal and require further assessment?

A woman who delivered her baby 3 days ago reports feeling tearful, anxious, and irritable but states these feelings come and go and don’t interfere with caring for her baby. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as:

A 17-year-old primigravida has gained 4 pounds since her last prenatal visit. Her blood pressure is 140/92 mm Hg. The most important nursing action is to:

When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD) with psychotic features, one of the main concerns, is that she may:

A client asks how gestational diabetes may affect her baby. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is teaching a patient preventative measures regarding vaginal infections. The nurse should include which of the following as an important risk factor?

A woman with gestational hypertension experiences a seizure. Which of the following would be the priority?

A nurse is assessing a pregnant woman with gestational hypertension. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client has developed severe preeclampsia?