A client with PIH in labor begins complaining of abdominal pain. The nurse suspects placental abruption. The most essential observations by the nurse following this statement include
a. blood pressure and FHT
b. blood pressure and pulse
c. fetal heart monitor and uterine activity tracings
d. urine output and magnesium level
C
Due to the increased risk of maternal and fetal death with abruptio placentae, monitoring fetal heart tones and uterine activity are the priority interventions. Blood pressure and FHT are important observations, but these are not the most critical. While urine output will decrease with hemorrhage associated with abruptio placentae, it is not the most critical observation. The magnesium level is not a factor in this question.
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