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7. The labor of a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is going to be induced. Before initiating the Pitocin infusion, the nurse reviewsthe woman's latest laboratory test findings, which reveal a platelet count of 90,000, an elevated aspartate transaminase (AST) level,and a falling hematocrit. The nurse notifies the physician because the laboratory results are indicative of:a. eclampsia.b. disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).c. HELLP syndrome.d. idiopathic thrombocytopenia.
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