A female client at 30 weeks’ gestation is brought into the emergency department after falling down a flight of stairs. On examination, the physician notes a rigid, boardlike abdomen; FHR in the 160s; and stable vital signs. Considering possible abdominal trauma, which obstetric emergency must be anticipated?
A. Placenta previa
B. Abruptio placentae
C. Ectopic pregnancy
D. Massive uterine rupture
Answer:B
A female client at 30 weeks’ gestation is brought into the emergency department after falling down a flight of stairs. On examination, the physician notes a rigid, boardlike abdomen; FHR in the 160s; and stable vital signs. Considering possible abdominal trauma, which obstetric emergency must be anticipated?
A. Placenta previa B. Abruptio placentae C. Ectopic pregnancy D. Massive uterine rupture
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