The most appropriate nursing action for the client complaining of continuous headache 24 hours postpartum after a normal vaginal birth is to:

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The first indication of preeclampsia is usually hypertension. Continuous headache indicates poor cerebral perfusion and may be a precursor of seizures; encouraging bed rest, administering an analgesic, and assessing for edema are not interventions to determine the source of the client's headache.

The Most Appropriate Nursing Action for the Client Complaining of Continuous