If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy, what should her doctor tell her?
a. Preeclampsia causes fluid retention around the ankles.
b. She will need to shorten her exercise routine to decrease fluid retention.
c. Her symptoms will likely disappear within a few days after delivery.
d. This condition is chronic and must be monitored frequently.
e. Her baby will have lifelong chronic hypertension.
Question 2
A woman has gained 30 pounds in her first two months of pregnancy and has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What should she know about her health risks from this condition?
a. She is at risk of having a low-birthweight baby.
b. This condition is permanent and must be monitored frequently.
c. She should stop eating all carbohydrates to lower her blood glucose.
d. This condition usually goes away after the baby is born.
e. Her baby will have lifelong type 1 diabetes.
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