Read this excerpt from a patient's health record:Indications: The patient, Mrs. Jenna Friedman, is a 23-year-old gravida 2 para 1 female who presents at 37 weeks' gestation with bleeding and painful uterine contractions for 4 hours. An emergent ultrasound was performed to rule out placenta previa. The ultrasound showed a retroplacental hematoma. She was admitted for evaluation and treatment for abruptio placentae. Her physical exam on admission was significant for fever to 101.2°F, as well as abdominal and uterine tenderness.Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?

A. An ultrasound was performed to rule out a condition in which the placenta is attached to the uterus near the cervix.
B. As Mrs. Friedman's uterine muscles shorten and tighten, she is experiencing a lot of pain.
C. Mrs. Friedman remained afebrile.
D. Mrs. Friedman was admitted for treatment because the placenta had become separated from the uterine wall.
E. Mrs. Friedman is 37 weeks' pregnant.


Answer: C

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