Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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, affecting 50% of cases, is the most common risk factor for placental abruption due to vasospasm reducing placental blood flow.