NCLEX-RN

Category - Reduction of Risk

A pregnant client at 33 weeks gestation is admitted with a diagnosis of severe pre-eclampsia. The nurse should immediately notify the physician once the client develops which of the following signs?
  1. Bleeding of gums
  2. Nausea and vomiting
  3. Leg cramps
  4. Nasal stuffiness
Explanation
Answer - A - Severe pre-eclampsia can cause disseminated intravascular coagulation, which is manifested by signs of bleeding. The nurse must monitor for bleeding gums and petechiae.
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