Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client at 39 weeks of gestation with heavy vaginal bleedingA nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and has heavy vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
Heavy vaginal bleeding at 39 weeks suggests conditions like placental abruption or placenta previa, necessitating preparation for a cesarean birth to ensure maternal and fetal safety.