Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1371 of 2368
A client with preeclampsia reports a severe, unrelenting headache. The nurse recognizes this finding as which of the following?
- A sign of cerebral edema that may precede a seizure
- A mild finding expected with preeclampsia
- A sign of dehydration from fluid restriction
- A side effect that resolves without treatment
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Correct answer: A sign of cerebral edema that may precede a seizure
A severe unrelenting headache in preeclampsia indicates cerebral edema and may come before a seizure.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Recognizing Cues of Preeclampsia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026