When a pregnant woman develops preeclampsia, she shows ________
A) weight loss, excessive thirst, glycosuria
B) abdominal pain, excessive bouts of vomiting, constipation
C) increased blood pressure, weight gain, protein in the urine
D) abdominal swelling, dysuria, uterine bleeding
C
Explanation: A) These are the signs of gestational diabetes mellitus, not preeclampsia.
B) These are not the signs of preeclampsia.
C) Correct! This disorder involves increased blood pressure, weight gain, and protein in the urine.
D) These are not the signs of preeclampsia.
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