What routine nursing assessment is contraindicated in the patient admitted with suspected placenta previa?
a. Monitoring FHR and maternal vital signs
b. Observing vaginal bleeding or leakage of amniotic fluid
c. Determining frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions
d. Determining cervical dilation and effacement
D
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A Monitoring FHR and maternal vital signs is a necessary part of the assessment
for this woman.
B Monitoring for bleeding and rupture of membranes is not contraindicated with
this woman.
C Monitoring contractions is not contraindicated with this woman.
D Vaginal examination of the cervix may result in perforation of the placenta and
subsequent hemorrhage.
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