Posted: August 15th, 2017

Which of the following statements best describes hyperemesis gravidarum?

Which of the following statements best describes hyperemesis gravidarum?

A. Severe anemia leading to an electrolyte, metabolic, and nutritional imbalances in the absence of other medical problems.
B. Severe nausea and vomiting leading to an electrolyte, metabolic, and nutritional imbalances in the absence of other medical problems.
C. Loss of appetite and continuous vomiting that commonly results in dehydration and ultimately decreasing maternal nutrients
D. Severe nausea and diarrhea that can cause gastrointestinal irritation and possibly internal bleeding