The Community Nurse Is Working with a Patient at 32

question 29

Multiple Choice

The community nurse is working with a patient at 32 weeks' gestation who has been diagnosed with preeclampsia. Which statement by the patient would indicate that additional information is needed?

• A) "I should call the doctor if I develop a headache or blurred vision."
• B) "Lying on my left side as much as possible is good for the baby."
• C) "My urine could become darker and smaller in amount each day."
• D) "Pain in the top of my abdomen is a sign my condition is worsening."

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