A woman who is 8 months pregnant is brought to the emergency department after a serious motor vehicle crash.Although she has no apparent injuries,she is admitted to the hospital.Her partner is upset and wants to know why she just can't come home.What response by the nurse is best?

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After serious trauma,a woman may be admitted and observed because an abruptio placentae may take up to 24 hours to become apparent.Not all motor vehicle crash patients will need to be admitted.The baby may or may not need to be delivered at any time,but this statement will frighten the partner.There is no indication the patient is in labor.

A Woman Who Is 8 Months Pregnant Is Brought to the Emergency