The client at 34 weeks' gestation has been stabbed in the low abdomen by her boyfriend. She is brought to the emergency room for treatment
Which statement indicates that the client understands the treatment being administered? (Select all that apply.) A. "The baby needs to be monitored to check the heart rate."
B. "My bowel has probably been lacerated by the knife."
C. "I may need an ultrasound to look at the baby."
D. "The catheter in my bladder will prevent urinary complications."
E. "The IV in my arm will replace the amniotic fluid if it is leaking."
C
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