Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption.A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the most common risk factor for abruption?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hypertension is the most common risk factor for placental abruption, as it can damage uterine vessels, leading to bleeding and separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.