NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
Which finding is MOST concerning in a 32-week pregnant patient?
Severe hypertension + headache + visual changes suggest severe preeclampsia → risk of eclampsia/HELLP. Emergent provider notification and magnesium sulfate may
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Question: Which finding is MOST concerning in a 32-week pregnant patient?
Answer options:
- Mild ankle swelling ✅ BP 165/110, severe headache, visual changes
- Heartburn after meals
- Mild fatigue
Correct answer: BP 165/110, severe headache, visual changes
Explanation: Severe hypertension + headache + visual changes suggest severe preeclampsia → risk of eclampsia/HELLP. Emergent provider notification and magnesium sulfate may be required.
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