The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to labor and delivery. What should the nurse recognize as risk factors for disseminating intravascular coagulation (DIC)? Select all that apply.
A)Multiparity
B)Placental abruption
C)Preterm labor
D)Fetal death
E)Gestational diabetes

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A)The risk of developing DIC increases in pregnant women who have preeclampsia, fetal death, amniotic fluid embolism, placental abruption, or septic abortion. Multiparity, preterm labor, and gestational diabetes do not cause DIC.
B)The risk of developing DIC increases in pregnant women who have preeclampsia, fetal death, amniotic fluid embolism, placental abruption, or septic abortion. Multiparity, preterm labor, and gestational diabetes do not cause DIC.
C)The risk of developing DIC increases in pregnant women who have preeclampsia, fetal death, amniotic fluid embolism, placental abruption, or septic abortion. Multiparity, preterm labor, and gestational diabetes do not cause DIC.
D)The risk of developing DIC increases in pregnant women who have preeclampsia, fetal death, amniotic fluid embolism, placental abruption, or septic abortion. Multiparity, preterm labor, and gestational diabetes do not cause DIC.
E)The risk of developing DIC increases in pregnant women who have preeclampsia, fetal death, amniotic fluid embolism, placental abruption, or septic abortion. Multiparity, preterm labor, and gestational diabetes do not cause DIC.

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