Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1057 of 2368
A client at 30 weeks of gestation has a blood pressure of 148/96 mm Hg and proteinuria. What do these findings suggest?
- Preexisting hypertension that was present before pregnancy
- An expected change of late pregnancy that needs no action
- Possible preeclampsia that should be reported to the provider
- A urinary tract infection that is causing protein in the urine
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Correct answer: Possible preeclampsia that should be reported to the provider
Elevated blood pressure or proteinuria after 20 weeks indicates possible preeclampsia. Preexisting hypertension is found before 20 weeks.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Objective Data. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026