A nurse is working with a nulliparous woman diagnosed with placenta previa.What interventions should the nurse plan to implement if necessary?

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Interventions that are appropriate for women diagnosed with placenta previa include instruction about the need for prenatal iron and folic acid supplementation.Hemorrhage is possible,so a consent form for blood products may be needed.A forceps delivery is not indicated.Women with suspected placenta accreta should be delivered between 34 and 35 weeks; those with placenta previa should be delivered at 36 to 37 weeks.Women diagnosed with a partial or marginal placenta previa who have no bleeding or minimal bleeding may be allowed to attempt a vaginal birth.

A Nurse Is Working with a Nulliparous Woman Diagnosed with Placenta