A 35-year-old at 35+6 weeks' gestation has BP 170/112 mm Hg, new-onset severe headache, platelets 90,000/µL, and elevated AST. What is the best manage...

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A 35-year-old at 35+6 weeks' gestation has BP 170/112 mm Hg, new-onset severe headache, platelets 90,000/µL, and elevated AST. What is the best management?

Accepted Answer

Administer magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis, control BP, and expedite delivery (≥34 weeks)

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Observe and repeat BP in 6 hours

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Outpatient oral labetalol and daily BP logs

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Expectant management until 37 weeks

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Induce labor at 39 weeks

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A 35-year-old at 35+6 weeks' gestation has BP 170/112 mm Hg, new-onset severe headache, platelets 90,000/µL, and elevated AST. What is the best management?