A nurse reads on a woman's chart that she has a past history of Asherman syndrome. What does the nurse conclude about this patient?
A.
Has had an abortion
B.
Has had multiple miscarriages
C.
Has never been pregnant
D.
Has a uterine abnormality
ANS: A
Asherman syndrome is a complication of abortion and is characterized by the presence of endometrial adhesions or scar tissue. The other options are not related.
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