You are assessing a pregnant woman's vital signs. The blood pressure (BP) in her right arm is 148/88 and in her left arm is 148/90. As a nurse, you know that:

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Pregnant women may develop pregnancy-induced hypertension, which can lead to pre-eclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein in the urine. The blood pressure readings provided indicate hypertension, which is a concern during pregnancy.

You Are Assessing a Pregnant Woman's Vital Signs