A nurse working in labor and delivery is caring for a client with suspected disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).Which pregnancy complication does the nurse anticipate when reviewing the client's chart?
A) Gestational diabetes
B) Polyhydramnios
C) Placental abruption
D) Placenta previa

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A) Acute DIC can occur in pregnant clients, most often with pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia, placental abruption, fetal demise, amniotic fluid embolism, and septic abortion.
B) Acute DIC can occur in pregnant clients, most often with pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia, placental abruption, fetal demise, amniotic fluid embolism, and septic abortion.
C) Acute DIC can occur in pregnant clients, most often with pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia, placental abruption, fetal demise, amniotic fluid embolism, and septic abortion.
D) Acute DIC can occur in pregnant clients, most often with pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia, placental abruption, fetal demise, amniotic fluid embolism, and septic abortion.

A Nurse Working in Labor and Delivery Is Caring for a Client