RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2013 of 2368

A client who is 3 days postpartum reports a headache that does not improve when changing position. What should the nurse do first?

  1. Assess the blood pressure and other signs of preeclampsia
  2. Encourage rest and a warm shower to relieve the headache
  3. Offer a stool softener and encourage increased fluid intake
  4. Assess the fundal height and the amount and color of the lochia
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Correct answer: Assess the blood pressure and other signs of preeclampsia

A headache that persists despite position changes may indicate postpartum preeclampsia, so the nurse checks for other signs such as high blood pressure and blurred vision.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: Nervous System. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026