The nurse is providing client teaching for a young woman who was recently informed she is pregnant. The client has a history of cardiomyopathy secondary to a pediatric infection
In addition to routine prenatal teaching, the nurse will instruct this client to immediately report: 1. Shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, or dependent edema.
2. Weight loss, hematuria, or excessive urine output.
3. Headaches, vaginal bleeding, or unusual food cravings.
4. Vomiting, fatigue, or insomnia.
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Rationale: Shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, or dependent edema might signal the onset of congestive heart failure, which could result from the increased strain placed on the heart by the pregnancy. The client must be alert for these symptoms and report them immediately.
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