A pregnant woman is diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following is a condition that characterizes this disorder?
A) Hypotension
B) Dehydration
C) Hypokalemia
D) Proteinuria
D
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Hypertension, edema, and proteinuria are conditions that characterize PIH. Not all of these parameters must be present for the diagnosis of PIH. Edema is more indicative of advancing disease and multiorgan involvement. Hypokalemia is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the level of potassium in the blood drops too low and it is not usually associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension.
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