Pregnancy-induced Hypertension in Pediatrics — Case | Neonatology | SMLE Q#11500
SMLE Question #11500
Pediatrics
Neonatology
Objective: OBJ-386
Last updated: February 2026
A term female newborn is delivered vaginally to a 28-year-old primigravida with pregnancy-induced hypertension and limited prenatal care. Birth weight is below the 10th percentile for gestational age. She appears small for dates with thin, loose skin and reduced subcutaneous fat. Which complication is the most important reason to admit infants with intrauterine growth restriction to the NICU?
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