The community nurse is working with a client at 32 weeks' gestation who has been diagnosed with preeclampsia. Which statement by the client would indicate that additional information is needed?
1. "I should call the doctor if I develop a headache or blurred vision."
2. "Lying on my left side as much as possible is good for the baby."
3. "My urine could become darker and smaller in amount each day."
4. "Pain in the top of my abdomen is a sign my condition is worsening."
3
Explanation: 3. Oliguria is a complication of preeclampsia. Specific gravity of urine readings over 1.040 correlate with oliguria and proteinuria and should be reported to the physician.
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