Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruption.A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and is at risk for placental abruption. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the most common risk factor for a placental abruption?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Maternal hypertension, including preeclampsia, is the most common risk factor for placental abruption due to its impact on placental vasculature.