Ms. Nguyen is a 28-year-old G1P0 at 29 4/7 weeks' gestation who is sent to labor and delivery from the obstetric care provider's office for elevated BP. Her BP on admission was 146/92 mm Hg. In reviewing her prenatal records, Ms. Nguyen's BP readings at prior prenatal visits ranged from 120‐132/64‐76 mm Hg. She denies headache, visual changes, or abdominal pain. Lab work is performed, and a urine dipstick is negative for protein.

Ms. Nguyen's BP remains elevated at 148/94 mm Hg, 5 hours from the initial elevated reading. What are you concerned Ms. Nguyen is suffering from?

A. Chronic hypertension
B. Superimposed preeclampsia
C. Gestational hypertension
D. Preeclampsia