A nurse is assessing a client who is at 31 weeks of gestation.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of a potential prenatal complication?
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationalePeriodic tingling of fingers, often linked to carpal tunnel syndrome or increased fluid retention in pregnancy, is a common benign complaint and does not indicate a prenatal complication.Choice B rationaleAbsence of clonus is a normal finding, indicating no upper motor neuron lesions or preeclampsia-related hyperreflexia, and therefore does not signify a prenatal complication.Choice C rationaleLeg cramps are a common symptom in pregnancy caused by reduced calcium or magnesium levels or venous congestion and are not considered indicative of prenatal complications.Choice D rationaleBlurred vision suggests possible preeclampsia, a significant prenatal complication, often accompanied by hypertension, proteinuria, or cerebral edema, requiring immediate medical evaluation and intervention.