Case Study 3 Kiley is a G3P2002 at 39 weeks gestation. She…
Case Study 3 Kiley is a G3P2002 at 39 weeks gestation. She has no history of chronic hypertension. Her blood pressure readings have been normal throughout pregnancy. Today in the clinic, she had blood pressure readings of 144/88 with a repeat of 139/91. She went to Labor triage for further assessment. Four hours later her BP readings were 142/90, 146/85, 135/86. Her protein: creatinine ratio is 0.28 mg/g. You are Kiley’s labor nurse and will be admitting her for induction of labor. You are preparing to insert an IV line and draw HELLP labs. Kiley asks you what these blood tests are for. Which is the most appropriate response?
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