A pregnant client calls the clinic nurse to say she is worried about symptoms she is experiencing
The nurse advises the client to come immediately to the clinic because of which reported symptoms? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Vaginal bleeding
2. Abdominal pain
3. Constipation
4. Epigastric pain
5. Blurring of vision
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Vaginal bleeding can indicate abruptio placentae, placenta previa, or lesions of cervix or vagina, or it can be "bloody show," and requires that the client be seen.
2. Abdominal pain can signal premature labor or abruptio placentae, and requires that the client be seen.
4. Epigastric pain must be evaluated, as it can indicate preeclampsia or ischemia in a major abdominal vessel.
5. Dizziness, blurring of vision, double vision, or spots before the eyes can indicate either hypertension and/or preeclampsia and requires the client be seen.
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