NCLEX-RN · Question #121
Which of the following changes in blood pressure readings should be of greatest concern to the nurse when assessing a prenatal client?
The correct answer is D. 118/70 to 130/88. (A, B, C) The individual's systolic and diastolic changes are more significant than the relatively high initial blood pressure readings. (D) The systolic pressure went up 12 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure 18 mm Hg. This is a more significant rise than the increases in A瑿…
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Which of the following changes in blood pressure readings should be of greatest concern to the nurse when assessing a prenatal client?
Options
- A130/88 to 144/92
- B136/90 to 148/100
- C150/96 to 160/104
- D118/70 to 130/88
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A15% (6)
- B5% (2)
- C37% (15)
- D44% (18)
Explanation
(A, B, C) The individual's systolic and diastolic changes are more significant than the relatively high initial blood pressure readings. (D) The systolic pressure went up 12 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure 18 mm Hg. This is a more significant rise than the increases in A瑿 choices, and client should receive more frequent evaluations and care.
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