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Question 28Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for preeclampsia?A) Blood pressure %u2265140/90 mmHgB) Proteinuria %u2265300 mg in 24 hoursC) Elevated liver enzymesD) ThrombocytopeniaE) HyperkalemiaAnswer: E) HyperkalemiaExplanation: Hyperkalemia is not a diagnostic criterion for preeclampsia. The other options (hypertension, proteinuria, elevated liver enzymes, and thrombocytopenia) are all potential features of preeclampsia.