What is the highest priority nursing intervention when admitting a pregnant woman who has experienced a bleeding episode in late pregnancy?

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Assessment of the FHR and maternal vital signs will assist the nurse in determining the degree of the blood loss and its effect on the mother and fetus.The most important assessment is to check the well-being of both the mother and the fetus.The blood levels can be obtained later.Assessing future bleeding is important; however,the top priority remains mother/fetal well-being.Monitoring uterine contractions is important but not a top priority.

What Is the Highest Priority Nursing Intervention When Admitting a Pregnant