A nurse is reading the medical record of a pregnant client in the second trimester with a diagnosis of abruptio placentae. Which clinical manifestation of the disorder does the nurse expect to see documented?
A. Uterine tenderness
B. Lack of uterine activity
C. Painless vaginal bleeding
D. Constipation
Ans: A. Uterine tenderness
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