On Assessment, a Laboring Client Is Noted to Have Cardiovascular

question 24

Multiple Choice

On assessment, a laboring client is noted to have cardiovascular and respiratory collapse and is unresponsive. What should the nurse suspect?

• A) An amniotic fluid embolus
• B) Placental abruption
• C) Placenta accreta
• D) Retained placenta

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