Your patient reports severe nausea and vomiting, which started during the second month of her pregnancy, and a weight loss of 10 pounds over the past month. She most likely is experiencing
a. food allergies. c. hyperemesis gravidarum.
b. morning sickness. d. toxemia.
C
Severe nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) is a disease of unknown etiology. It is more severe than morning sickness and may persist throughout the pregnancy, leading to nutritional deficiencies and weight loss. It usually begins in the first trimester and may persist throughout the day. Toxemia and food allergies are not associated with severe nausea and vomiting.
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