What should be specifically monitored in a patient who is hospitalized with gestational hypertension?
a. Blood sugar
b. Temperature
c. Level of consciousness
d. Deep tendon reflexes
ANS: D
If the patient is hospitalized for gestational hypertension, deep tendon reflexes are monitored. The blood sugar, temperature, and LOC will also be monitored, but they are not the priority in the hypertensive patient.
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