Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and at risk for placental abruptionWhat is the most common risk factor for abruption?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Hypertension (chronic or gestational) is the most common risk factor for placental abruption, damaging uterine vessels. Trauma, smoking, and cocaine are less common causes.