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The labor and birth nurse is reviewing the risk factors for placenta previa with a group of nursing students. The nurse determines that the students understood the discussion when they identify which patient being at the highest risk for developing a placenta previa?

  • A. Female fetus, Mexican-American, primigravida
  • B. Male fetus, Asian-American, previous preterm birth
  • C. Male fetus, African-American, previous cesarean birth
  • D. Female fetus, European-American, previous spontaneous abortion
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Male fetus, African-American, previous cesarean birth. Placenta previa occurs when the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix. African-American women have a higher incidence of placenta previa. Previous cesarean birth is a risk factor due to possible scarring on the uterine wall, increasing the likelihood of placenta implantation issues. Male fetuses are associated with a higher risk of placenta previa, possibly due to a larger placental size. The other choices do not align with known risk factors for placenta previa, such as the ethnicity, fetal gender, and obstetric history mentioned.