Complications of HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) syndrome include
a. abruptio placentae, liver rupture, and pulmonary edema.
b. neutropenia, liver hemorrhage, and pulmonary edema.
c. disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), puerperal conditions, and chronic fatigue.
d. pulmonary edema, DIC, and cor pulmonale.
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Complications of HELLP syndrome include abruptio placentae, liver hematoma, DIC, pulmonary edema, liver rupture, and acute renal failure.
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