Dona is early in the third trimester of her pregnancy. She has developed a life-threatening disease that is characterized by high blood pressure. Her healthcare provider informed her that this condition is known as
A) rubella.
B) Rh incompatibility.
C) pre-eclampsia.
D) maternal congenital hypertension.

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Pre-eclampsia is a condition characterized by high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein in the urine during pregnancy, typically occurring after 20 weeks of gestation. It can lead to serious, even fatal, complications for both mother and baby if left untreated.

Dona Is Early in the Third Trimester of Her Pregnancy