A pregnant woman develops hypertension. The nurse monitors the client's blood pressure closely at subsequent visits because the nurse is aware that hypertension is associated with what complication?
a. Abruptio placentae
b. Cardiac abnormalities in the neonate
c. Neonatal jaundice
d. Reduced placental blood flow
ANS: D
Hypertension associated with pregnancy is associated with reduced placental blood flow. Abruptio placentae, cardiac abnormalities in the neonate, and neonatal jaundice are not directly related to maternal hypertension.
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