Which finding defines preeclampsia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or more after 20 weeks
- Step 1: Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. Step 2. It requires hypertension after 20 weeks plus proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction. Answer: hypertension after 20 weeks with proteinuria. Why not the others: Oedema or weight gain alone do not define it.
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