A patient is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. For what should the nurse begin preparing?
A) Bed rest for the next four weeks
B) Intravenous administration of a tocolytic
C) Immediate surgery
D) Internal uterine monitoring
Question 2
The nurse is concerned that a patient in labor is developing abruptio placentae. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
A) Sharp fundal pain and discomfort between contractions
B) Painless vaginal bleeding and a fall in blood pressure
C) Pain in a lower quadrant and increased pulse rate
D) An increased blood pressure and oliguria