The HELLP syndrome indicates a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following represents a defining characteristic of this acronym?
A) H = High blood pressure
B) E = Elevated gastrointestinal enzymes
C) L = Low liver enzymes
D) P = Low platelet count
D
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The HELLP syndrome indicates a potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy-induced hypertension: Hemolysis (destruction of RBCs), Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet count.
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