A pregnant client is diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. Based on this diagnosis, which laboratory findings are consistent with diagnosis of HELLP?
A)Decreased liver enzymes
B)Hemolysis
C)Elevated lipid panel
D)Increased platelet count

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A)HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count)is thought to be related to severe preeclampsia. Elevated lipid panel is not a characteristic of HELLP syndrome.
B)HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count)is thought to be related to severe preeclampsia. Elevated lipid panel is not a characteristic of HELLP syndrome.
C)HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count)is thought to be related to severe preeclampsia. Elevated lipid panel is not a characteristic of HELLP syndrome.
D)HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count)is thought to be related to severe preeclampsia. Elevated lipid panel is not a characteristic of HELLP syndrome.

A Pregnant Client Is Diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome