Maternal-newborn nursing · practice question
A 29-year-old client in labor and delivery is being evaluated for preeclampsia symptoms. Assessment data include the client reports vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain in the third trimester. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
Why
Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
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