A pregnant woman comes to the hospital 3 weeks before her estimated date of birth (EDB)complaining of severe pain and a rigid abdomen.What should the nurse immediately suspect as the cause of the pain?

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The major symptoms of abruptio placentae are severe pain and a rigid abdomen.Placenta previa consists of painless bleeding.Appendicitis is not usually accompanied by a rigid abdomen.Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy would usually occur in the first trimester.

A Pregnant Woman Comes to the Hospital 3 Weeks Before