A 27-year-old primapara presents to the emergency department complaining of bleeding and suspected contractions. The woman relates that she is 14 weeks pregnant and she thinks she is losing her baby
An examination confirms a spontaneous abortion. What nursing action would be a priority at this time?
A) Leave the patient alone so she can grieve in private.
B) Encourage a large amount of family visitation.
C) Take the patient off the obstetric floor so she won't hear a baby cry.
D) Provide opportunities for the patient to talk and express her emotions.
Ans: D
Feedback: Women may be grieving or relieved, depending on their feelings about the pregnancy. Providing opportunities for the patient to talk and express her emotions is helpful and also provides clues for the nurse in planning more specific care. Options A, B, and C are inappropriate nursing actions.
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