The nurse would be alert for which of the following immediately after a woman with abruptio placentae gives birth?
A) Severe uterine pain
B) Board-like abdomen
C) Appearance of petechiae
D) Inversion of the uterus
C
Response:
A complication of abruptio placentae is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which is manifested by petechiae, ecchymoses, and other signs of impaired clotting. Severe uterine pain, a board-like abdomen, and uterine inversion are not associated with abruptio placentae.
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