The nurse is assessing a client who is 20 weeks pregnant. Which health issue should the nurse recognize as increasing this client's risk for the development of eclampsia?
A) Treatment for vitamin D deficiency
B) Surgery for ruptured appendix 1 year prior
C) Fibrocystic breast disease
D) Obesity
Answer: D
Risk factors for the development of eclampsia include obesity. The other choices will not predispose the client to developing eclampsia.
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A research question focuses on:
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