The nurse is assessing a client who is 20 weeks pregnant. Which health issue should the nurse recognize as increasing this client's risk for the development of preeclampsia?
A)Treatment for vitamin D deficiency
B)Surgery for ruptured appendix 1-year prior
C)Fibrocystic breast disease
D)Obesity

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A)One risk factor for the development of preeclampsia is obesity. The other choices will not predispose the client to developing preeclampsia.
B)One risk factor for the development of preeclampsia is obesity. The other choices will not predispose the client to developing preeclampsia.
C)One risk factor for the development of preeclampsia is obesity. The other choices will not predispose the client to developing preeclampsia.
D)One risk factor for the development of preeclampsia is obesity. The other choices will not predispose the client to developing preeclampsia.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is 20 Weeks