You have just delivered a healthy infant who is breathing well and has an APGAR of 9 at five minutes. As you are awaiting delivery of the placenta, the mother suddenly experiences severe shortness of breath, JVD, and hypotension. You should suspect:
A) pulmonary embolism.
B) autotransfusion.
C) hypovolemic shock.
D) sepsis.
Answer: A
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