Which information should the labor nurse recognize as being pertinent to a possible diagnosis of abruptio placentae?
a. Low back pain
b. Firm, tender uterus
c. Regular uterine contractions
d. Scant vaginal mucus drainage
ANS: B
A firm, tender uterus is a classic sign of abruptio placentae; low back pain, regular uterine contractions, and scant vaginal mucus drainage are normal findings in a laboring client.
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