The nurse caring for a client who is 20 weeks pregnant realizes that which of the following health issues can predispose the client to developing eclampsia?
1. Fibrocystic breast disease
2. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
3. Surgery for ruptured appendix 1 year prior
4. Treatment for vitamin D deficiency
2. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Rationale:
Risk factors for the development of eclampsia include diabetes mellitus. The other choices will not predispose the client to developing eclampsia.
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