The second leading cause of maternal death in the United States is
a. sepsis.
b. hemorrhage.
c. hypertensive disease.
d. disseminated intravascular coagulation.
C
Hypertensive disease is present in up to 5% of pregnant women. It is the second leading cause of death in childbearing women, and it contributes to high rates of newborn morbidity and mortality.
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Fill in the blank with the correct words.
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A nurse is using the critical thinking skill of evaluation. Which action will the nurse take?
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