During a prenatal education class, an expectant mother tells the group about a friend whose blood pressure became so high during pregnancy that she had to be admitted to hospital. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in response to this?

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The root causes of pregnancy-induced hypertension are not known. It is pathological rather than normal, however, and it cannot necessarily be avoided by lifestyle modifications. It can be pernicious to both the mother and the fetus.

During a Prenatal Education Class, an Expectant Mother Tells the Group