How would a patient at 24 weeks' gestation with a BP of 150/94 mm Hg and 0.4 g of protein in a 2-hour urine specimen be classified?

A patient at 24 weeks' gestation with a blood pressure of 150/94 mm Hg and 0.4 g of protein in a 2-hour urine specimen is classified as having mild preeclampsia based on specific diagnostic criteria.

Mild preeclampsia is characterized by the presence of hypertension, defined as blood pressure readings of 140/90 mm Hg or higher, combined with proteinuria. In this case, the blood pressure of 150/94 mm Hg exceeds the threshold for hypertension. The protein level of 0.4 g in a 2-hour urine specimen indicates the presence of proteinuria, which aligns with the criteria for preeclampsia.

To clarify the diagnostic thresholds: mild preeclampsia typically occurs with proteinuria levels between 0.3 g and 5 g and blood pressure levels that are elevated but do not meet the criteria for severe preeclampsia, which requires either significantly higher blood pressure (160/110 mm Hg or greater) or more severe proteinuria (greater than 5 g).

This classification is important as it influences both maternal and fetal management strategies. Recognizing that the patient does indeed have hypertension and proteinuria, yet not at