What information would be most essential to pass on to the next shift in a client with PIH?
a. Blood pressure 150/90
b. Hourly urine output: 40 mL 2 hours ago, 30 mL last hour
c. Resp. rate of 20/min
d. Right upper quadrant pain
D
Right upper quadrant pain is an indication of liver distention secondary to pre-eclampsia and often precedes a seizure (eclampsia). Although elevated, the blood pressure is not the priority of the options given. Hourly urine output: 40 mL 2 hours ago, 30 mL last hour are normal urine output results. Resp. rate of 20/min is within normal range for adult respirations.
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