The nurse is admitting a patient to the labor and delivery unit. Which aspect of the patient's history requires notifying the physician?

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Dark red vaginal bleeding is a concerning sign in a patient being admitted to the labor and delivery unit and requires notifying the physician. It may indicate a placental abruption, which is a serious complication that requires immediate medical attention. Blood pressure, sickle-cell trait, and history of domestic abuse are all important aspects of the patient's history, but they do not require immediate notification of the physician.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient to the Labor and Delivery