Question

A client in active labor is admitted with pree-clampsia. Which assessment finding is most significant in planning this client's care? A. Patellar reflex 4+. B. Four-hour urine output 240 ml. C. Blood pressure 158/80.D. Respiration 12/minute.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Patellar reflex 4+

Explanation:

Pree-clampsia in pregnant women shows some few symptoms which include; high blood pressure, protein in urine, swelling in legs and hands. Pree-clampsia is can be  caused by poor nutrition or high amout of body fat, this high amount of blood fat can increase cholesterol which blocks the blood flow into the uterus. Now, a client  in active labor who is  admitted with pree-clampsia may increase the chances of long-term problems for both mom and baby in the labor process. The best assessment finding that is most significant in planning this child's care is Patellar reflex 4+.

This is because Patellar reflex 4+ test the L4 segment of the spinal cord.

The patella located at the knee region is being strike with a reflex hammer to stretch the muscle fibers in the quadriceps muscles. The effect of this activity give a signal to the  spinal cord and synapses. Afterwards, motor neurons conduct an efferent impulse and relay the message back to the quadriceps muscle, thereby igniting contraction. This contraction can assist the client in active labor when planning for the client's suitable care.