Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 29-year-old woman, gravida 1, at 35 3/7 weeks of gestation presents 20 minutes after a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure at home. She has never had a seizure before. She notes that the convulsions were preceded by a headache with blurred vision. Past medical history is noncontributory. Temperature is 36.5°C (97.8°F), pulse is 88/min, respirations are 18/min, and blood pressure is 180/116 mmHg. On exam, the patient is alert, oriented, and conversing easily. Hyperreflexia of the deep tendons is present, but no focal neurologic deficits are appreciated. The fetal heart rate pattern is reassuring, and no contractions are noted on cardiotocographic monitoring. An intravenous (IV) line is placed, and labs are drawn. The patient is given a dose of IV labetalol, and a repeat blood pressure is 154/86. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?  

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