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The AGACNP knows that which of the following must be evaluated as a cause of her abdominal pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal pain in pregnancy can be caused by various conditions, but spontaneous hepatic rupture is a rare but life-threatening cause that must be ruled out. Spontaneous hepatic rupture, also known as liver rupture, can occur in pregnancy, though it is extremely rare. It is associated with severe abdominal pain, hypovolemic shock, and can lead to significant maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the AGACNP should evaluate this possibility when assessing a pregnant patient with abdominal pain to provide timely and appropriate management.HELLP syndrome, placental abruption, and preterm labor are important considerations in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain in pregnancy but are not specific to the life-threatening nature of spontaneous hepatic rupture.