A patient at 28 weeks of gestation phones the office complaining of cramping, pelvic pressure, low-back pain, and regular contractions. Which of the following might be a possible explanation for her symptoms?

A) Preeclampsia
B) Toxemia
C) Preterm labor
D) Placenta previa


C

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The last step in performing manual capillary puncture is to ________.

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