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Title: In addition to obtaining vital signs and FHT, what is a priority for the client with placenta ...
Post by: banussss on Feb 6, 2018
In addition to obtaining vital signs and FHT, what is a priority for the client with placenta previa?
 
  a. Determining cervical dilation
  b. Monitoring uterine contractions
  c. Estimating blood loss
  d. Starting a Pitocin drip


Title: In addition to obtaining vital signs and FHT, what is a priority for the client with placenta ...
Post by: estebanukes on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: C
Nursing assessments for the client with placenta previa focus on determining the amount of blood loss. The nurse does not perform vaginal exams on a client with placenta previa because of the risk of perforating the placenta, the client may or may not be experiencing contractions, and induction is not indicated for a client with placenta previa.