When Assessing an Adolescent Female Who Is in Her Third

question 12

Multiple Choice

When assessing an adolescent female who is in her third trimester of pregnancy, the nurse assesses for the classic symptoms associated with pre-eclampsia, which include:

• A)Edema, headaches, and seizures
• B)Elevated blood pressure and proteinuria
• C)Elevated liver enzymes and high platelet counts
• D)Decreased blood pressure and edema

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient voluntarily agrees to a proposed medical treatment after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Discharged

The process of formally releasing a patient from a hospital or health care facility after treatment, or the release of substances from the body.

Healthcare Decisions

Choices made by a person or their designated representative about aspects of their health care, from treatments to end-of-life care.

Large Groups

Collections of individuals, typically more than a dozen, gathered for a common purpose or sharing similar characteristics or interests.