A newly admitted client at 32 weeks' gestation is experiencing a sudden onset of intense nausea and a frontal headache for the past 2 days. The client's initial blood pressure is 158/98, and she reports scant urination over the past 24 hours. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate implementing?
A) Ordering a low-protein diet for the client
B) Conducting a urine dipstick test to assess for proteinuria
C) Placing a wedge under the client's left hip so that she is in a right lateral tilt position
D) Administering diuretics and facilitating a dietary regimen of strict sodium restriction
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