Case study: Pregnant client with severe preeclampsia. A 31-year-old at 35 weeks has severe blood pressure elevation, headache, visual changes, and brisk reflexes. Which finding in this case is the highest priority for the nurse to address first?

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A. risk for seizure and end-organ complications from severe preeclampsia — In this case, the highest-priority finding is risk for seizure and end-organ complications from severe preeclampsia because it most directly threatens safety or signals clinical deterioration.

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B. frequent urination

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C. mild ankle edema

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D. heartburn after a meal