A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has preeclampsia prior to

administering labetalol. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the

medication?

a. Uric acid 7.5 mg/dL: The nurse should identify that a uric acid level of 7.5 mg/dL is above the expected reference

range of 2.7 to 7.3 mg/dL for a client who is pregnant. Elevated uric acid is a manifestation of preeclampsia and is

caused by decreased renal perfusion. However, an elevated uric acid level i...