A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who experienced a…

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who experienced a placental abruption during delivery. The client now has: Oozing from IV sites Petechiae on the chest and arms Hematuria Blood pressure: 88/52 mmHg Heart rate: 128 bpm Which condition should the nurse suspect?

The labor of a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is going to…

The labor of a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is going to be induced. Before initiating the oxytocin infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings, which reveal a platelet count of 90,000 mm3, an elevated aspartate aminotransaminase (AST) level, and a falling hematocrit. The laboratory results are indicative of which condition?

A nurse is caring for a 32-week pregnant client who presents…

A nurse is caring for a 32-week pregnant client who presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. The client reports severe abdominal pain. Assessment findings include: Uterus: rigid and tender to palpation Vaginal bleeding: minimal, dark red Fetal heart rate: recurrent late decelerations Maternal vital signs: BP 88/54 mmHg, HR 122 bpm Patient reports “constant, sharp abdominal pain” Which is the nurse’s priority action?

A pregnant woman at term is transported to the emergency dep…

A pregnant woman at term is transported to the emergency department (ED) after a severe vehicular accident. The obstetric nurse responds and rushes to the ED with a fetal monitor. Cardiopulmonary arrest occurs as the obstetric nurse arrives. What is the highest priority for the trauma team?