A woman presents to the emergency department with complaints of bleeding and cramping.The initial nursing history is significant for a last menstrual period 6 weeks ago.On sterile speculum examination,the primary care provider finds that the cervix is closed.The anticipated plan of care for this woman would be based on a probable diagnosis of which type of spontaneous abortion?

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A woman with a threatened abortion presents with spotting,mild cramps,and no cervical dilation.A woman with an incomplete abortion would present with heavy bleeding,mild to severe cramping,and cervical dilation.An inevitable abortion manifests with the same symptoms as an incomplete abortion: heavy bleeding,mild to severe cramping,and cervical dilation.A woman with a septic abortion presents with malodorous bleeding and typically a dilated cervix.

A Woman Presents to the Emergency Department with Complaints of Bleeding