Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1372 of 2368
A client with preeclampsia has 24-hour urine protein of 1,500 mg. Which laboratory finding would indicate that the preeclampsia is severe?
- Urine protein of 1,800 mg/24 hours
- Platelet count of 92,000 cells/mm3
- Serum creatinine within normal limits
- Urine output of 45 mL/hour
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Correct answer: Platelet count of 92,000 cells/mm3
A platelet count under 100,000 cells/mm3 indicates severe preeclampsia. Protein of 300 to 2,000 mg/24 hours and normal creatinine are mild.
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