The nurse is assessing a pregnant woman who is in her third trimester and documents the following data: weight gain: 1 lb/week during 2nd and 3rd trimesters, 2+ proteinuria (0.3 g/L in 2-hour urine), BP: 150/95 mm Hg, edema in fingers, face, legs, feet, and hyperreflexia-no clonus. What condition is associated with this assessment data?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The assessment data is consistent with mild preeclampsia, which is characterized by weight gain of 1 lb/week during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, proteinuria (0.3 g/L in 2-hour urine), BP of 150/95 mm Hg, and edema in fingers, face, legs, and feet.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Pregnant Woman Who Is in Her