Which finding would the nurse expect to note when assessing a patient who is bleeding from abruptio placentae?

If impending shock were suspected in a pregnant patient with vaginal bleeding, the initial nursing action would be to stay with the patient and alert the other staff. The next action would be to:

A woman in the 38th week of pregnancy arrives at the emergency department (ED) complaining of painless vaginal bleeding that occurred, without warning, upon arising this morning. Her abdomen is soft, and her uterus is nontender. The fetal heart rate is assessed at the umbilical level at 120 bears/minute. Based on the patient history and physical findings, the nurse would suspect that the patient has:

Any third-trimester vaginal bleeding calls for close fetal monitoring. Which fetal heart rate pattern would alert the nurse to the deterioration in a client’s condition?

A woman in the 38th week of pregnancy arrives at the emergency department (ED) complaining of painless vaginal bleeding that occurred, without warning, upon arising this morning. Her abdomen is soft, and her uterus is nontender. The fetal heart rate is assessed at the umbilical level at 120 bears/minute. Based on the patient history and physical findings, the nurse would suspect that the patient has:

The nurse would expect the first sign of placental separation to be:

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who delivered via c-section for a placental abruption. What assessment finding would be the MOST concerning?

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who is in labor. Which of the following symptoms would be indicative of a possible placental abruption? Select all that apply.

A 40-week pregnant client arrives to the L&D unit in labor. She admits to using cocaine this morning. The nurse knows this places the client at higher risk for which condition?

A 32-week pregnant client arrives to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. What condition should the nurse be concerned for?

A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who delivered via c-section for a placental abruption. What assessment finding would be the MOST concerning?

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who is in labor. Which of the following symptoms would be indicative of a possible placental abruption? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a 38-week pregnant client. The client is complaining of severe abdominal pain. What is your priority assessment?