A patient has been admitted with severe preeclampsia.The nurse understands the patient is at risk for hemolysis,elevated liver enzymes,and low platelet count (HELLP)syndrome.What clinical manifestations would indicate the patient is developing this condition?

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The clinical manifestations of hemolysis,elevated liver enzymes,and low platelet count (HELLP)syndrome,which include nausea,vomiting,malaise,flulike symptoms,and epigastric pain,may suggest a multitude of other clinical diagnoses.Misdiagnosis is common and may result in a delay of correct treatment.HELLP syndrome may be confused with acute renal disease,gastroenteritis,hepatitis,gallbladder disease,pyelonephritis,or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

A Patient Has Been Admitted with Severe Preeclampsia