Question

A 16-year-old primigravida at 32 weeks’ gestation is admitted to the high-risk unit. Her blood pressure is 170/110 mm Hg and she has 4+ proteinuria. She has gained 50 lb (22.7 kg) during the pregnancy, and her face and extremities are edematous. Which complication is this client experiencing?

a. Eclampsiab. Severe preeclampsiac. Chronic hypertensiond. Gestational hypertension

Answer 1

Severe preeclampsia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Preeclampsia may be defined as the medical condition in which the individual develops high blood pressure although it doesnot suffer it from before. This condition is present especially in the pregnant woman.

The girl is in 32 weeks of her pregnancy. The blood pressure of 170/110 mm Hg clearly indicates the condition of hypertension. Proteinuria with 4+ is the most common symptoms of preeclampsia. This condition occurs late in the pregnancy phase.

Thus, the correct answer is option (b).