A primiparous woman has been admitted at 35 weeks gestation and diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. Which of the following laboratory changes is consistent with this diagnosis?
A) Hematocrit dropped to 28%.
B) Platelets increased to 300,000 cells/mm3.
C) Red blood cells increased to 5.1 million cells/mm3.
D) Sodium dropped to 132 mEq/dL.
A
Hematocrit dropped to 28%.
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