Question

A pregnant female client is at risk for the development of preeclampsia-eclampsia. Select the most important data to assess?a) blood pressure 140/90 and glucose in the urine during the 36 week of pregnancyb) blood pressure 160/100 and proteinuria during the 30th week of pregnancyc) blood pressure 130/88 and hyperglycemia occurring during the 22nd week of pregnancyd) blood pressure 90/60 and proteinuria in the second trimester

Answer 1

Answer: B: Blood pressure 160/100 and proteinuria during the 30th week of pregnancy.

Explanation: pre-eclampsia is a condition of pregnancy characterized by proteinuria and hypertension presenting after 20weeks of pregnancy in a woman who previously had normal blood pressure.

Pre-eclampsia can be recognised by:

1. Blood pressure of more than 140/90

2. Proteinuria (protein in urine)

3. Presence of oedema.

It can be mild, moderate or severe, depending on the blood pressure.

Mild: 140/90 to 149/99mmHg

Moderate: 150/100 to 159/109mmHg

Severe: 160/110mmHg or higher.