Practice Question
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?
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Correct Answer:
Hypertension.
Rationale:
🟣 Hypertension is the most common risk factor for placental abruption due to its ability to damage blood vessels in the placenta, leading to premature separation.
🟣 Chronic or gestational hypertension can cause vasospasm and compromise placental perfusion, increasing the likelihood of bleeding behind the placenta.
🟣 This can result in reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery to the fetus, contributing to fetal distress or demise.
🟣 The risk is especially high in clients with poorly controlled or severe hypertension.
🟣 Nurses must monitor blood pressure regularly and assess for signs of abruption, such as sudden abdominal pain or dark vaginal bleeding.
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- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
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