Prenatal Care for Hypertensive Pregnancies

Hard Ante/intra/postpartum And Newborn Care Prenatal Care

A pregnant patient presents to the clinic for her routine prenatal visit at 12 weeks of gestation. She has a history of hypertension and is currently taking medication to manage her blood pressure. During the visit, the nurse discusses the importance of various factors influencing fetal development and maternal health. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse prioritize to enhance the patient's prenatal care and manage her hypertension effectively?

Encourage the patient to increase her sodium intake to help maintain blood volume.

Advise the patient to engage in regular, moderate-intensity exercise such as walking.

Recommend that the patient discontinue her antihypertensive medication during pregnancy.

Instruct the patient to limit water intake to prevent edema.

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