The following are assessment findings for a client with pre-eclampsia: blood pressure 158/100;urinary output 50 mL/hour;lungs clear to auscultation;urine protein 11 on dipstick;edema of the hands,ankles,and feet.On the next hourly assessment,which new assessment finding would be an indication of worsening of the pre-eclampsia?

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A decrease in urinary output would indicate worsening pre-eclampsia and decreased renal perfusion. An increase in blood pressure or mild increase in reflexes may be expected with pre-eclampsia. Platelet count within normal range.

The Following Are Assessment Findings for a Client with Pre-Eclampsia