Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A client at 10-weeks gestation calls the clinic reporting a low-grade fever, moderate cramping, and heavy bright-red bleeding. What advice should the nurse give the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The client's symptoms of low-grade fever, moderate cramping, and heavy bright-red bleeding could indicate a serious condition such as a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, immediate medical evaluation is necessary.