Which statement is true of pre-existing hypertension?
A) It is defined as hypertension that begins during pregnancy and lasts for the duration of pregnancy.
B) It is considered severe when the systolic blood pressure (BP)is greater than 140 mm Hg or the diastolic BP is greater than 90 mm Hg.
C) It is general hypertension plus proteinuria.
D) It can be accompanied by pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

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Pre-existing hypertension is present before pregnancy or diagnosed before 20 weeks of gestation and persists longer than 6 weeks postpartum.It can occur with pre-eclampsia as well as other comorbid conditions.The range for hypertension is systolic BP greater than 140 mm Hg or diastolic BP greater than 90 mm Hg.It becomes severe with a diastolic BP of 110 mm Hg or higher.Proteinuria is an excessive concentration of protein in the urine.It is a complication of hypertension,not a defining characteristic.

Which Statement Is True of Pre-Existing Hypertension