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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A) Vital signs hourly: The patient is in active labor with symptoms associated with PIH, so frequent monitoring of vital signs is necessary to identify any changes in blood pressure or signs of worsening hypertension. 
C) Administration of magnesium sulfate IV: Magnesium sulfate is used to prevent seizures in patients with PIH, so this should be administered to the patient to prevent complications. 
D) Fetal stress test: In patients with PIH, there is an increased risk of intrauterine fetal distress, so a fetal stress test should be performed to assess the well-being of the fetus. 
E) Assessment of deep tendon reflexes: PIH can cause changes in deep tendon reflexes, so this assessment should be included in the patient's care plan. 
B) Administration of IV pitocin: Pitocin is used to induce or augment labor, but in this case, the patient is already in active labor and PIH is a contraindication for the use of pitocin. Therefore, this option should not be implemented.

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