Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client suspected of having a ruptured ectopic pregnancyA client is suspected of having a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Which assessment would the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A ruptured ectopic pregnancy causes internal bleeding, leading to hypovolemic shock, making hemorrhage the priority assessment. Edema, infection, or jaundice may occur later but are less urgent than life-threatening bleeding.