A 20-year-old primigravida is diagnosed as having mild PIH. She is to be sent home on bed rest, and her blood pressure is to be checked in 2 days. She asks the nurse why this has happened to her
The nurse's response is based on what fact about this client? a. Her age c. Her symptoms
b. Her parity d. The length of her gestation
B
The nurse's response is based on the woman's parity. PIH occurs most commonly in primiparas. At 20 years of age, her age does not increase her risk of PIH. There is no evidence in the question concerning clinical manifestations of PIH or concerning the length of her pregnancy.
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