A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with a history of ruptured membranes for 2 hours. This is her sixth delivery; she is 40 years old, and smells of alcohol and cigarettes. What is this client at risk for?

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Abruptio placentae, or premature separation of the placenta from the uterus, is a risk for this client due to her history and lifestyle factors. Ruptured membranes for an extended period, advanced maternal age, and substance use (alcohol and cigarettes) are associated with an increased risk of placental abruption.

A Client Is Admitted to the Labor and Delivery Unit