A woman in week 25 of her pregnancy has come to the clinic with a complaint of 3 weeks of bouts of severe vomiting.The nurse notes that she is showing signs of dehydration.Her blood pressure is lower than usual,and she is extremely fatigued.The nurse recognizes that this patient is experiencing:

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Nausea and vomiting are not uncommon in pregnancy and usually resolve between weeks 16 and 20.Nausea and vomiting may be controlled with dietary and lifestyle changes or oral antiemetics.Hyperemesis is excessive vomiting and may require home infusions for fluid replacement.

A Woman in Week 25 of Her Pregnancy Has Come