What complication should be suspected in the patient who has experienced abruptio placentae, hydatidiform mole, or a retained dead fetus?
a. Pregnancy-induced hypertension
b. Septic shock
c. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
d. Hyperemesis gravidarum
ANS: C
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a coagulation defect that prevents blood from clotting. It can occur with abruptio placentae, hydatidiform mole, pregnancy-induced hypertension, hemorrhagic shock, septic shock, and retained dead fetus.
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