Midseptum - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A pregnant woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of placenta previa. Which of the following would be the priority for this woman on admission? A) Performing a vaginal examination to assess the extent of bleeding. B) Helping the woman remain ambulatory to reduce bleeding. C) Assessing fetal heart tones by use of an external monitor. D) Assessing uterine contractions by an internal pressure gauge. Ans: C Client Needs: D-4: Nursing process Cognitive Level: Application Diffi...