You are assessing a pregnant woman whose chief complaint is vaginal bleeding. She is 8 months pregnant and has moderate, bright red bleeding. She says that her doctor was concerned about the location of the placenta. This condition is known as:

A) abruptio placenta. B) unstable placenta.
C) placenta previa. D) placenta disruption.

C

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