The nurse is caring for a client with pregnant client with severe preeclampsia. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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D. epigastric pain and headache with brisk reflexes — Epigastric pain and severe headache in preeclampsia can signal worsening disease and risk for seizure or HELLP syndrome.

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A. ankle edema at the end of the day

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B. urinary frequency in the third trimester

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C. mild nausea after prenatal vitamins