A 37 year-old client is seen for a routine prenatal visit at…

A 37 year-old client is seen for a routine prenatal visit at 35 weeks’ gestation. At a preconception visit their blood pressure was 144/92.  At the first prenatal visit at 9 weeks gestation their blood pressure was 140/90 respectively. Her BP today is 158/92. A 24-hour urine today shows 360 mg of protein.  Based on the information provided, the most accurate diagnosis is:

You are preparing a former 25-week neonate for discharge and…

You are preparing a former 25-week neonate for discharge and reviewing important follow-up appointments. As you explain the reason for seeing the ophthalmologist as an outpatient, the mother asks what caused this “ROP” anyway? You know that retinopathy of prematurity develops due to