A client in the triage area who is at 19 weeks' gestation states that she has not felt her baby move in the past week and no fetal heart tones are found. While evaluating this client, the nurse identifies her as being at the highest risk for developing which problem?
a) Abruptio placentae.
b) Placenta previa.
c) Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
d) Threatened abortion.
Answer: c) Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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