Which complaint made by a client at 35 weeks of gestation requires additional assessment?
A) Abdominal pain
B) Ankle edema in the afternoon
C) Backache with prolonged standing
D) Shortness of breath when climbing stairs

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Abdominal pain may indicate ectopic pregnancy (if early), worsening preeclampsia, or abruptio placentae. Ankle edema in the afternoon is a normal finding at this stage of the pregnancy. Backaches while standing is a normal finding in the later stage of pregnancy. Shortness of breath is an expected finding at 35 weeks.

Which Complaint Made by a Client at 35 Weeks of Gestation