The nurse is planning an educational program about disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) in pregnancy. What risk factors should the nurse include about this health problem? Select all that apply.

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The nurse should include abruptio placentae and prolonged retention of a fetus after demise as risk factors for DIC in pregnancy. These conditions can cause significant tissue damage and release of procoagulant substances, leading to DIC. Multiparity, preterm labor, and diabetes mellitus are not specific risk factors for DIC in pregnancy.

The Nurse Is Planning an Educational Program About Disseminated Intravascular