Which clinical finding is required to diagnose preeclampsia during pregnancy?

Which clinical finding is required to diagnose preeclampsia during pregnancy?

Options:

1. New-onset hypertension before 20 weeks' gestation
2. New-onset hypertension after 20 weeks with proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction
3. Chronic hypertension with superimposed proteinuria
4. Hypotension with proteinuria after 20 weeks' gestation

Correct answer: New-onset hypertension after 20 weeks with proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction

Explanation: Preeclampsia is defined as new-onset hypertension after 20 weeks' gestation accompanied by proteinuria or signs of end-organ dysfunction; onset after 20 weeks is a required diagnostic criterion.

Created 2026-03-10T17:33:05.990Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:33:05.990Z.