A pregnant woman visits a clinic visit during her 21st week of pregnancy.The nurse identifies edema,hypertension,and proteinuria.The nurse recognizes these signs as indicative of a(n):

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Gestational hypertension (GH),formerly referred to as pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH),is a disease encountered during pregnancy or early in the puerperium,characterized by increasing hypertension,proteinuria,and generalized edema.These signs generally appear after the 20th week of pregnancy.

A Pregnant Woman Visits a Clinic Visit During Her 21st