A 37-year-old, obviously pregnant woman complains of sharp, tearing abdominal pain. She reports that she is pregnant with her fifth child, but states she cannot remember the exact due date. The patient has a history of drug use and states that she last smoked crack cocaine approximately 30 minutes ago. You suspect:
A) spontaneous abortion.
B) placenta previa.
C) abruptio placentae.
D) false labor.
C
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A. Tell Gina to tense her muscles while you give the shot to avoid pain B. Ask Gina if she wants to refuse the shot C. Ask the physician if another drug can be substituted D. Administer the Imferon orally E. Use the Z-track method of injection to reduce subcutaneous irritation
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