A primigravid patient at weeks gestation comes to the emergency department reporting a -hour history of severe, persistent pain in her right upper abdomen accompanied by nausea. The -year-old reports typical fetal movement and no fluid leakage or uterine contractions. Vital signs include a blood pressure of , a heart rate of , and a temperature of (). On physical examination, there is noticeable swelling of the hands and face, along with significant tenderness in the right upper abdominal quadrant. The fetal heart rate tracing is Category I, showing a baseline of , moderate variability, and positive accelerations.
Laboratory results are as follows:
| Parameter | Result |
|---|---|
| Hemoglobin | |
| Platelets | |
| Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) | |
| Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) |
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?
- Administration of intravenous magnesium sulfate and induction of laborCevap
- BDischarge home with oral labetalol and close outpatient follow-up
- CImmediate surgical delivery via cesarean section
- DAdministration of intramuscular betamethasone and reassessment in hours
- EComputed tomography scan of the abdomen to evaluate for hepatic rupture
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Administration of intravenous magnesium sulfate and induction of labor
The correct approach involves stabilizing the mother with intravenous magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis and promptly proceeding with induction of labor. This patient has HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) syndrome, a severe variant of preeclampsia. Because she is beyond 34 weeks gestation, immediate delivery is the definitive treatment. A reassuring Category I fetal heart rate tracing indicates that a trial of vaginal delivery is safe and preferred over the surgical risks associated with a cesarean section, especially given her thrombocytopenia.
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Management of HELLP syndrome at weeks gestation
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