Preeclampsia is a unique disease process related only to human pregnancy.The exact cause of this condition continues to elude researchers.The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has developed a comprehensive list of risk factors associated with the development of preeclampsia.Which client exhibits the greatest number of these risk factors?

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There are three risk factors present for the 19-year-old African-American client.She is of African-American ethnicity,is at the young end of the age distribution,and has a multiple pregnancy.In planning care for this client the nurse must monitor blood pressure frequently and teach the woman regarding early warning signs.The 30-year-old obese Caucasian client has only has one known risk factor: obesity.Age distribution appears to be U-shaped,with women less than 20 years and more than 40 years being at greatest risk.Preeclampsia continues to be seen more frequently in primigravidas;this client is a multigravida woman.Two risk factors are present for the 41-year-old Caucasian primigravida client.Her age and status as a primigravida put her at increased risk for preeclampsia.Caucasian women are at a lower risk than are African-American women.The 25-year-old Asian-American client exhibits only one risk factor.Pregnancies that result from donor insemination,oocyte donation,and embryo donation are at an increased risk of developing preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia Is a Unique Disease Process Related Only to Human