The nurse is evaluating care provided to a patient in the third trimester of pregnancy who has been diagnosed with gestational hypertension. Which finding indicates that treatment has been successful for this patient?
A) Urine protein 0
B) Increased perspiration
C) Weight gain of 1 lb/week
D) Diastolic blood pressure 20 mmHg over normal level
A
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Manifestations of gestational hypertension include elevated blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria. Absence of protein in the urine indicates that treatment has been successful. Increased perspiration is not a manifestation of gestational hypertension. A weight gain of 1 lb/week in the patient who is in the third trimester of pregnancy is an indication of ongoing edema. A diastolic blood pressure that is 20 mmHg over normal level is an indication of ongoing hypertension.
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