Your pregnant patient at 8 months gestation complains of bilateral ankle swelling and no other symptoms.Which of the following findings require further investigation?

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The systolic rise of 30 mm Hg or diastolic rise of 15 mm Hg over the patient's baseline BP suggests gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, a potentially serious condition that requires further investigation and management. Ankle swelling that is noticed at the end of the day after standing for prolonged time and weight gain of approximately 1 lb per week are common in pregnancy and not necessarily concerning. Uterine fundus above the umbilicus is a normal finding at 8 months gestation.

Your Pregnant Patient at 8 Months Gestation Complains of Bilateral