The patient at 30 weeks' gestation is admitted with painless late vaginal bleeding. The nurse understands that expectant management includes:

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Expectant management for a patient at 30 weeks' gestation with painless late vaginal bleeding involves monitoring for blood loss, pain, and uterine contractibility. Limiting vaginal exams to only one per 24-hour period and assessing blood pressure every 2 hours are not specifically included in expectant management for this condition. Evaluating the fetal heart rate with an internal monitor may be considered, but it is not the best choice for expectant management as it involves an invasive procedure and may not be necessary unless there are signs of fetal distress.

The Patient at 30 Weeks' Gestation Is Admitted with Painless