A primigravida is being monitored in her prenatal clinic for preeclampsia.What finding should concern her nurse?

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Proteinuria is defined as a concentration of 1+ or greater via dipstick measurement.A dipstick value of 3+ should alert the nurse that additional testing or assessment should be made.Generally,hypertension is defined as a BP of 140/90 or an increase in systolic pressure of 30 mm Hg or in diastolic pressure of 15 mm Hg.Preeclampsia may be manifested as a rapid weight gain of more than 2 kg in 1 week.Edema occurs in many normal pregnancies and in women with preeclampsia.Therefore,the presence of edema is no longer considered diagnostic of preeclampsia.

A Primigravida Is Being Monitored in Her Prenatal Clinic for Preeclampsia.What