Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a positive pregnancy test. The nurse is teaching the client about common discomforts in the first trimester of pregnancy as well as warning signs of potential danger. The nurse should instruct the client to call the clinic if she experiences which of the following manifestations?
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Correct Answer:
Facial edema
Rationale:
💎Facial edema in pregnancy is an abnormal finding and can be an early sign of preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
💎While symptoms like nausea, urinary frequency, and leukorrhea are common discomforts, edema of the face or hands is a red flag.
💎Preeclampsia is associated with elevated blood pressure, proteinuria, and potential risk to both mother and fetus if untreated.
💎Early recognition of facial edema allows for timely intervention to prevent complications such as eclampsia or HELLP syndrome.
💎Client education should emphasize reporting this sign immediately to reduce maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4