ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question

A 28-year-old multigravida has class II heart disease. At her prenatal visit at 34 weeks' gestation, all of the following observations are made. Which would require intervention?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This is not an excessive weight gain indicative of fluid retention. The blood pressure is within normal range. Showering should not cause shortness of breath. This could be a sign of cardiac decompensation. Dependent ankle edema is normal late in the day among pregnant women. Progressive edema would be a dangerous development.

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