Which of the following would be in the plan of care for a client diagnosed with preeclampsia at risk for injury?
1. Place in a semiprivate room
2. Provide stimulation with television and visitors
3. Limit phone calls and visitors
4. Suggest family and friends phone frequently
3. Limit phone calls and visitors
Rationale:
The client with preeclampsia at risk for injury needs to be placed in a private room near the nurses' station. The room should be a quiet, with phone calls and visitors limited. The semiprivate room might provide too much stimulation. Television and visitors should be limited to reduce stimulation. Frequent phone calls would provide too much stimulation and should be limited.
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