Women with hyperemesis gravidarum:
1. are in a majority, because 70% of all pregnant women suffer from it at some time.
2. have vomiting severe and persistent enough to cause weight loss, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance.
3. are on IVs for fluid and nutrition for most of their pregnancy.
4. often inspire similar, milder symptoms in their male partners and mothers.
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1. Incorrect. Although 70% of pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting, less than 1% proceed to this severe level.
2. Correct. Several days of treatment, however, sets things right in most cases.
3. Incorrect. IVs may be used at first to restore fluid levels, but they are seldom needed for very long.
4. Incorrect. Women suffering from this condition may wish for sympathy symptoms be-cause some authorities believe difficult relationships with mothers and/or partners may be the cause.
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