The nurse educator is describing the different kinds of abruptio placentae to a group of students, explaining that in a complete abruptio placentae, which of the following occurs?
1. Separation begins at the periphery of the placenta.
2. The placenta separates centrally and blood is trapped between the placenta and the uterine wall.
3. There is massive vaginal bleeding in the presence of almost total separation.
4. Blood passes between the fetal membranes and the uterine wall, and escapes vaginally.
3
Explanation: 3. There is massive vaginal bleeding in the presence of almost total separation describes a complete separation of the placenta.
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