With regard to miscarriage,nurses should be aware that:

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Before the sixth week the only evidence might be a heavy menstrual flow.After the twelfth week,more severe pain,similar to that of labor,is likely.Miscarriage is a natural pregnancy loss,but it occurs,by definition,before 20 weeks of gestation,before the fetus is viable.Miscarriages occur in approximately 15% of all clinically recognized pregnancies.Miscarriage can be caused by a number of disorders or illnesses outside the mother's control or knowledge.

With Regard to Miscarriage,nurses Should Be Aware That