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Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1151 of 2368

Which finding in a laboring client should the nurse report to the provider as a possible sign of preeclampsia?

  1. Swelling of the ankles that resolves overnight
  2. Pink, mucus-like vaginal discharge
  3. Swelling of the face and hands with a headache
  4. Mild backache between contractions
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Correct answer: Swelling of the face and hands with a headache

Generalized edema of the face, hands, and feet with headache suggests preeclampsia. Dependent edema can be normal.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: MATERNAL AND FETAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026