The emergency department nursing assessment of a pregnant female at 35 weeks gestation reveals back pain, blood pressure 150/92, and leaking of clear fluid from the vagina. Which complication of pregnancy does the nurse suspect?

A) Ectopic pregnancy
B) Spontaneous abortion
C) Premature rupture of membranes
D) Supine hypotension

Premature Rupture

Premature rupture, often referred to as premature rupture of membranes (PROM), is a condition where the amniotic sac breaks before labor begins.

Membranes

Thin layers of tissue that cover surfaces, line cavities, and separate spaces or organs in organisms.

Gestation

The period of development inside the womb from conception to birth.