A young adolescent is transferred to the labor and delivery unit from the emergency department. The client is in active labor, but did not know she was pregnant. What is the most important nursing action?

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Assessing blood pressure and checking for proteinuria are critical actions to identify preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition for both the mother and baby. This assessment is a priority in ensuring the safety and health of the patient in labor, especially when the pregnancy was unknown and prenatal care may have been lacking.

A Young Adolescent Is Transferred to the Labor and Delivery