The pregnant client, who just entered the third trimester of pregnancy, develops hypertension and is diagnosed with preeclampsia. Which assessment data does the nurse anticipate for this client?

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Headaches are a common symptom of preeclampsia and may indicate increasing intracranial pressure. Dehydration is not a typical symptom of preeclampsia. Decreased reproductive hormone levels and lack of protein excretion in urine are not relevant assessment data for this situation.

The Pregnant Client, Who Just Entered the Third Trimester of Pregnancy