15th July 2024

A 34-year-old female who is known to be 8 weeks pregnant with her first child presents to her local A&E

A 34-year-old female who is known to be 8 weeks pregnant with her first child presents to her local A&E department with headaches. She has no past medical history. She has not attended her antenatal booking appointment with a midwife yet. She is found to have ++ proteinuria and + blood on the urine dipstick. Blood pressure is 130/67. Her creatinine is 80 µmol/l. Her cholesterol level is 6.3 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate next step to take with regards to these findings?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.