Which of the Following Is True Concerning Trauma in the Pregnant

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning trauma in the pregnant woman?

• A) The mother's body will preferentially protect the life of the fetus over that of the mother.
• B) She may lose up to 35% of her blood volume before exhibiting signs of shock.
• C) The increase in blood volume during pregnancy makes shock an unlikely cause of death.
• D) She may lose up to 15% of her blood volume before exhibiting signs of shock.

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