A pregnant patient's urine is checked for abnormal levels of protein during a prenatal visit to detect ____.
A) diabetes mellitus
B) preeclampsia
C) urinary infection
D) bleeding
E) urine leakage

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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. Abnormal levels of protein in urine (proteinuria) during pregnancy are a key indicator of preeclampsia.

A Pregnant Patient's Urine Is Checked for Abnormal Levels of Protein