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A woman who is 26 weeks pregnant has a blood pressure of 158/100 mm Hg. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
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  Assess the woman's risk for other cardiovascular problems.
  B.
  Have her rest for 20 minutes, then reassess her blood pressure.
  C.
  Obtain a urine dipstick for proteinuria and assess for headache.
  D.
  Prepare to teach the woman about anti-hypertensive medication.
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ANS: C
Preeclampsia is defined as a blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg after 20 weeks' gestation accompanied by proteinuria. Other signs and symptoms include headache, visual changes, and edema. The nurse should suspect this condition and confirm it with a urine test for protein and by asking about the other symptoms. Assessing for other cardiovascular risk problems and teaching about anti-hypertensive medications are not warranted in this situation.
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