Which clinical sign is not included in the classic symptoms of preeclampsia?
a. Hypertension
b. Edema
c. Proteinuria
d. Glycosuria
D
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A The first indication of preeclampsia is usually an increase in the maternal blood
pressure.
B The first sign noted by the pregnant woman is a rapid weight gain and edema of
the hands and face.
C Proteinuria usually develops later than the edema and hypertension.
D Spilling glucose into the urine is not one of the three classic symptoms of
preeclampsia.
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