GOOD JOB!
EXPLANATION:
The patient's age, hypertension, and
being ~30 weeks pregnant all support the diagnosis of pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia
is characterized by high blood pressure, swelling (edema), and protein
in the urine (proteinuria). It usually occurs in the second half of pregnancy
(18-36 weeks). Women at increased risk of pre-eclampsia include those over
35 years of age, as well as under the age of 20. There are other factors
that put a woman at an increased risk of pre-eclampsia which will not be
discussed here. Visit the following web site for more information:
