[Answered]: A primigravid client who is at 32 weeks of…

A primigravid client who is at 32 weeks of gestation presents to the provider’s office for a routine prenatal visit. The client reports a new onset of a headache that is unrelieved with rest, hydration, and acetaminophen. The provider notes +2 pitting edema in bilateral lower extremities and mild facial edema. Deep tendon reflexes are 4+. The client’s BP is 160/102 mm Hg, pulse 92/min, respiratory rate 18/min, and temperature is 36.6° C (97.9o F). A urine reagent strip reveals 2+ protein. Fundal height measurement is 29 cm, and the fetal heart rate is 128/min. From the drop-down menu, select the action the nurse should take based on the client’s current condition.