A pregnant woman with hypertensive disease presents to the community health center for follow-up. Which action would be most appropriate for the community health nurse to include when teaching the woman about controlling her blood pressure at this time?

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Various methods are employed to attempt to prevent and control hypertension during pregnancy, namely, careful and constant monitoring of blood pressure, use of blood pressure medications if needed, frequent prenatal visits with monitoring of laboratory tests, a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, lower sodium food choices, adequate fluid intake, weight gain limitations, rest, and regular exercise. Intermittent fetal monitoring may be required. These remain the most common preventive suggestions that PHNs, in collaboration with the clients' primary health care providers, can give to their pregnant clients. A calm environment, periods of rest, and the pregnant woman either elevating her feet or reclining in a left side-lying position are also recommended.

A Pregnant Woman with Hypertensive Disease Presents to the Community