Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
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The client is admitted with a diagnosis of placenta accreta. Which complication is most likely to occur?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Placenta accreta where the placenta abnormally adheres to the uterine wall increases the risk of maternal hemorrhage (during delivery) fetal distress (from placental dysfunction) and preterm labor (from interventions). All are potential complications.