A pregnant patient presents to the clinic with a 3 lb/week weight gain for 2 successive weeks. The nurse is most concerned that this patient is demonstrating signs of which condition?

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If a woman gains more than 2 lb (0.9 kg) in any 1 week, preeclampsia should be suspected. A rapid increase in weight could indicate gestational diabetes, but a gain of this much in 2 successive weeks warrants considering preeclampsia. Rapid weight gain is not associated with placental enlargement. A rapid increase in weight could indicate multiple gestation, but a gain of this much in 2 successive weeks warrants considering preeclampsia.

A Pregnant Patient Presents to the Clinic with a 3