A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy is admitted with a diagnosis of preeclampsia.When planning care for this patient, what diagnostic results should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A)Decreased serum creatinine
B)Elevated liver enzymes
C)Hypokalemia
D)Proteinuria
E)Thrombocytopenia

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Elevated liver enzymes, proteinuria, and thrombocytopenia are commonly associated with preeclampsia. Serum creatinine may be increased rather than decreased, and hypokalemia is not a common finding in preeclampsia.

A Patient in Her Third Trimester of Pregnancy Is Admitted