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How to Diagnose and Manage Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

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You follow the recommended emergency department (ED) lab workup for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including urine protein/creatinine ratio, serum creatinine, platelet count, complete blood count, and renal liver function tests. Initial vitals show a blood pressure (BP) of 170/115 mm Hg, which remains elevated 15 minutes later.

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