A patient at 33 weeks' gestation is admitted to the obstetric unit in active labor with symptoms associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).Which action(s)will the nurse implement?(Select all that apply.)

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Important nursing assessments and/or interventions include monitoring of vital signs and level of consciousness continuously,continuous fetal monitoring with stress tests and external or internal fetal monitoring,and deep tendon reflexes.IV magnesium sulfate is often prescribed for patients with PIH.Oxytocin increases uterine contractions and is contraindicated in preterm labor.

A Patient at 33 Weeks' Gestation Is Admitted to the Obstetric