The nurse working in a prenatal clinic needs to be alert to the cardinal signs and symptoms of PIH because:

The nurse working in a prenatal clinic needs to be alert to the cardinal signs and symptoms of PIH because:
A . Immediate treatment of mild PIH includes the administration of a variety of medications
B . Psychological counseling is indicated to reduce the emotional stress causing the blood pressure elevation
C . Self-discipline is required to control caloric intake throughout the pregnancy
D . The client may not recognize the early symptoms of PIH

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Answer: D

Explanation:

(A) Mild PIH is not treated with medications.

(B) Emotional stress is not the cause of blood pressure elevation in PIH.

(C) Excessive caloric intake is not the cause of weight gain in PIH.

(D) The client most frequently is not aware of the signs and symptoms in mild PIH.