Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruptionA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and 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
A
Rationale
Maternal hypertension is the most common risk factor for placental abruption. High blood pressure can cause stress on the blood vessels in the placenta, leading to premature detachment from the uterine wall.