The Nurse Takes into Consideration That the Patient with Placenta

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse takes into consideration that the patient with placenta previa is at risk for postpartum infection for what reasons? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Vaginal organisms can invade the placenta.
• B) The undernourished placenta becomes necrotic.
• C) The amniotic fluid can become infected.
• D) The placenta is an excellent growth medium.
• E) The misplaced placenta weakens the uterine wall.

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