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Nursing Care of Women at Risk During Pregnancy & Post-partum

A pregnant woman who is in the third trimester arrives in the emergency department with vaginal bleeding. She states that she snorted cocaine approximately 2 hours ago. Which complication does the nurse suspect is the cause of the bleeding?

ExplanationC. Abruptio placentae is associated with cocaine use; it occurs in the third trimester. A. Placenta previa is seen in the third trimester but is not associated with cocaine use. B. A tubal pregnancy is identified in the first trimester. D. Spontaneous abortion occurs in the first 2 trimesters.