Placenta Previa

The nurse instructs the patient to pant or breathe through contractions during the delivery. The primary rationale for this intervention is to:

Which sign indicates imminent delivery?

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:

A pregnant client presents with bright red painless vaginal bleeding at 30 weeks. What should the nurse plan to assess for?

A 30-week pregnant client is diagnosed with placenta previa. Which of the following findings would indicate the need for an immediate cesarean section?

A provider suspects a pregnant client has placenta previa. How will this be confirmed?

A client in labor is being admitted to the hospital for delivery of her baby. The client has been seen for regular prenatal visits and has been monitored closely because of a diagnosis of placenta previa. The nurse notes that the provider on call starts to perform a pelvic exam to assess cervical dilation. Which response from the nurse is appropriate?

A 37-week pregnant client with a complete placenta previa comes to the unit in labor. What is the priority for this client?