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A 22-year-old female primigravida who is at 36 weeks' gestation is seen in the ED with a low platelet count, ALT of 68 U/L, AST of 55 U/L, and a continuous, severe headache that has lasted three days. The nurse prepares for what to occur?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The symptoms suggest HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets), a medical emergency requiring prompt delivery of the baby.