A 38-year-old pregnant woman called 911 after she developed a "splitting headache" unrelieved by over-the-counter analgesics. She states that she has a previous diagnosis of diabetes that is typically well controlled with insulin injections. This patient's history of diabetes makes her more likely to develop which of the following pregnancy-related conditions?

A) Preeclampsia
B) Cerebral aneurysm
C) Congestive heart failure
D) Stroke

Answer: A) Preeclampsia

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