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31 yr G3P2 at 34 weeks & blood pressure records at home of 100-110/ 60-70mm Hg with complains of bilateral pedal edema & mild calf pain at night. Urine Dipstick shows trace protein, On examination , there is pitting edema of both legs without any calf tenderness. what is the best advice to this patient ?

APrescribe Lasix (Frusemide) to relieve the painful swelling
BDo a venous Doppler studies done to rule out deep vein thrombosis
CAdmit the patient and investigate to rule out pre-eclampsia
DReassure the patient that this is a normal finding of pregnancy
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