The Priority Nursing Intervention When Admitting a Pregnant Patient Who

question 7

Multiple Choice

The priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant patient who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy is to

• A) monitor uterine contractions.
• B) assess fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs.
• C) place clean disposable pads to collect any drainage.
• D) perform a venipuncture for hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.

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