A 30-week pregnant woman presents with hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. What is the diagnosis?

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A 30-week pregnant woman presents with hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. What is the diagnosis?
 

A 30-week pregnant woman presents with hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. What is the diagnosis?

A. Gestational hypertension

B. Preeclampsia

C. Eclampsia

D. Chronic hypertension

Answer: B

Explanation: Preeclampsia is defined as new-onset hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg) plus proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation; eclampsia includes seizures.