You are responding to a call to assist a 17-year-old pregnant patient at 36 weeks' gestation. She complains of a headache and dizziness and states that her doctor is upset with her for gaining too much weight. Her hands are puffy and her rings are cutting into her flesh. Her vital signs are BP, 174/104 mm Hg; P, 84 beats/min; and R, 20 breaths/min. The cause of this condition is:
A) Excessive sodium intake
B) Fetal pressure on the vena cavae
C) Unknown
D) Genetic abnormality
Ans: C) Unknown
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