RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1355 of 2368

A client with suspected placental abruption is on continuous monitoring. Which uterine finding should the nurse expect?

  1. The uterus stays contracted without reaching a resting tone
  2. The uterus relaxes fully between contractions
  3. Contractions suddenly stop and are absent
  4. The fundus cannot be felt on abdominal palpation
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Correct answer: The uterus stays contracted without reaching a resting tone

In abruption the uterus may stay contracted or have prolonged contractions. Absent contractions suggest rupture; an absent fundus suggests inversion.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Placental Abruption. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026