Author Question: You are caring for a 19-year-old woman who states that she is 32 weeks pregnant. She is experiencing ... (Read 115 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You are caring for a 19-year-old woman who states that she is 32 weeks pregnant. She is experiencing cramping abdominal pain every six to seven minutes and reports a brief period of fluid discharge from her vagina approximately 15 minutes ago. You should:

A) provide routine BLS care and transport.
B) begin a fluid bolus and transport code 3.
C) administer ondansetron and reassess vital signs.
D) apply oxygen and perform a physical exam.

Question 2

A 37-year-old, obviously pregnant woman complains of sharp, tearing abdominal pain. She reports that she is pregnant with her fifth child, but states she cannot remember the exact due date. The patient has a history of drug use and states that she last smoked crack cocaine approximately 30 minutes ago. You suspect:

A) spontaneous abortion.
B) placenta previa.
C) abruptio placentae.
D) false labor.