Question

A 28-year-old primigravida at 36 weeks'' gestation presents with headache, visual disturbance and generalised oedema. Her blood pressure is 168/112 mmHg and urine dipstick shows 3+ protein. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent admission to hospital for assessment and management

Answer

Reassure and review in 1 week

Answer

Start Methyldopa in the community

Answer

Start oral Nifedipine and continue antenatal care as normal

Answer

Advise home blood pressure monitoring only

Practice question

A 28-year-old primigravida at 36 weeks'' gestation presents with headache, visual disturbance and generalised oedema. Her blood pressure is 168/112 mmHg and urine dipstick shows 3+ protein. What is the most appropriate immediate management?