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120/80 mmHg is a normal blood pressure reading for a pregnant woman.

130/90 mmHg is not high enough to meet the criteria for gestational hypertension.

150/100 mmHg is a severe hypertension reading that would require immediate medical attention and may indicate preeclampsia or eclampsia.

Genetic factors are not a common cause of gestational hypertension.However, having a family history of gestational hypertension may increase the risk of developing it.

Immune system dysfunction is not a common cause of gestational hypertension.However, having an immune system disorder, such as lupus, may increase the risk of developing it.

Placental abnormalities are not a common cause of gestational hypertension.However, they may be a consequence of it, as high blood pressure can affect how the placenta develops and functions.

First pregnancy or new partner is not a risk factor for gestational hypertension, but for preeclampsia, which is a more severe condition that involves high blood pressure and protein in the urine.

Age younger than 20 or older than 40 is a risk factor for chronic hypertension, which is high blood pressure that exists before pregnancy or early in pregnancy (before 20 weeks).

Obesity or excessive weight gain is a risk factor for chronic hypertension and preeclampsia, but not for gestational hypertension

Family history of hypertension or preeclampsia is a risk factor for chronic hypertension and preeclampsia, but not for gestational hypertension.

Diabetes is not the only risk factor for gestational hypertension

kidney disease is not the only risk factor for gestational hypertension

Autoimmune disorders are not the only risk factor for gestational hypertension.

Administering antihypertensive medications as ordered is not the most important nursing intervention for a client with gestational hypertension.Antihypertensive medications are only indicated for clients with severe hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥ 160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 110 mm Hg) or those with evidence of end-organ damage.Antihypertensive medications should be used with caution and under close monitoring because they can cause adverse effects such as hypotension, fetal growth restriction, or oligohydramnios.

Encouraging bed rest and limiting activity is not the most important nursing intervention for a client with gestational hypertension.Bed rest and activity restriction have not been proven to prevent or improve gestational hypertension or its complications.In fact, bed rest can increase the risk of thromboembolism, muscle wasting, bone loss, and psychological distress in pregnant women