Question

A 35-week pregnant patient with severe-range blood pressures, headache, and 3+ proteinuria meets criteria for preeclampsia with severe features. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate induction/cesarean delivery after maternal stabilization and magnesium sulfate

Answer

Expectant management until 37 weeks

Answer

Oral labetalol and discharge

Answer

No magnesium; deliver at 39 weeks

Answer

High-dose steroids and outpatient monitoring

Practice question

A 35-week pregnant patient with severe-range blood pressures, headache, and 3+ proteinuria meets criteria for preeclampsia with severe features. What is the recommended management?