The nurse is caring for a patient with placenta accrete. What is the priority assessment?
a. Hemorrhage
b. Infection
c. Pain
d. Dehydration
ANS: A
Placenta accrete is the term for a retained placenta that has adhered to the uterine wall. Profuse bleeding can occur.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).