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james

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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.

Question 2

A 34-week gestation multigravida, G3 P1 is admitted to the labor suite. She is contracting q 7 minutes  40 seconds. The woman has several medical problems. Which of the following of her comorbidities is most consistent with the clinical picture?
 
  A) Kyphosis
  B) Urinary tract infection
  C) Congestive heart failure
  D) Cerebral palsy


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bhavsar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Hematocrit dropped to 28.

Answer to Question 2

B
Urinary tract infection


james

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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