Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
client, 36 weeks gestation, abdominal pain, dark red vaginal bleedingA nurse in the antepartum unit is assisting with the care of a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and reports continuous abdominal pain and dark red vaginal bleeding. The tocodynamometer shows low amplitude high frequency uterine activity. The nurse should identify that the client is likely experiencing which of the following complications?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Abruptio placentae presents with painful dark red bleeding and uterine irritability, as described.