Which finding in a pregnant woman with hypertension requires the most urgent report to the obstetric team?
Correct answer: A. New visual disturbance with severe headache
- A. New visual disturbance with severe headache
- B. Mild ankle swelling after prolonged standing
- C. Blood pressure slightly above the booking value
- D. Occasional heartburn after a large meal
Explanation
Severe headache and visual disturbance may indicate severe pre-eclampsia and increased risk of seizures, stroke and fetal compromise. The other findings are less specific and do not indicate an immediate neurological complication by themselves.
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Pregnancy complications include hyperemesis gravidarum, anaemia, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, antepartum haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, infections and disorders of fetal growth. Questions focus on characteristic signs, risk factors, investigations, maternal and fetal effects, and nursing care, while acute life-threatening treatment belongs under obstetric emergencies.
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