Your 40 year old pregnant patient complains of blurred vision, nausea, and a severe headache. During your assessment, you find pain in the upper right quadrant of her abdomen. She is currently breathing adequately. Which of the following should you do?

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DThe symptoms described are indicative of preeclampsia or eclampsia, which are serious conditions in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the liver (hence the upper right quadrant pain). Applying oxygen via a non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min (C) can help ensure the patient and fetus receive adequate oxygen. Immediate transport to a medical facility (D) is crucial for further evaluation and treatment, given the potential severity of the condition. Positive-pressure ventilation (A) is not indicated as the patient is breathing adequately, and positioning her on her right side (B) is not specifically beneficial in this scenario and could delay necessary transport.

Your 40 Year Old Pregnant Patient Complains of Blurred Vision