Which condition would not be classified as a bleeding disorder in late pregnancy?
a. Placenta previa. c. Spontaneous abortion.
b. Abruptio placentae. d. Cord insertion.
ANS: C
Spontaneous abortion is another name for miscarriage; by definition it occurs early in pregnancy. Placenta previa is a cause of bleeding disorders in later pregnancy. Abruptio placentae is a cause of bleeding disorders in later pregnancy. Cord insertion is a cause of bleeding disorders in later pregnancy.
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