The perinatal nurse is providing care to a 17-year-old G2 TPAL 0010 patient at 32 weeks' gestation.An ultrasound examination confirms that she is experiencing an abruptio placentae.The patient's vital signs are as follows: BP: 110/66 mm Hg,P: 92 beats/minute,R: 18 breaths/minute,fetal heart rate: 156 beats/minute.What assessment should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care as a priority?

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The nurse should review baseline and ongoing laboratory data,including complete blood count,clotting studies,serum electrolytes,and renal function tests.This baseline information is used to alert the care providers to changes in the patient's condition as additional laboratory tests are obtained.
Assessment of vital signs is dependent on the patient's condition.Intake and output may need to be monitored more frequently.Checks for bleeding every 15 minutes are not necessary.

The Perinatal Nurse Is Providing Care to a 17-Year-Old G2