A multiparous woman was admitted at 36 weeks' gestation for nausea,vomiting,and severe epigastric pain.The fetal heart rate was normal.Severe preeclampsia was diagnosed.In addition to her clinical signs and symptoms,the patient's laboratory studies demonstrate hemolysis of red blood cells,elevated liver enzymes,and a low platelet count.What would be anticipated as an additional diagnosis?
A) Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)
B) Dead fetus syndrome
C) Amniotic fluid embolism
D) HELLP syndrome

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Hemolysis,elevated liver enzymes,and low platelet (HELLP)syndrome is an associated syndrome that affects 4% to 12% of patients with severe preeclampsia or eclampsia.The maternal mortality rate ranges from 3.5% to 24%,and the perinatal mortality rate ranges from 10% to 60%.

A Multiparous Woman Was Admitted at 36 Weeks' Gestation for Nausea,vomiting,and