A young adolescent is transferred to the labor and delivery unit from the emergency department. The patient is in active labor, but did not know she was pregnant. The most important nursing action is to:

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The most important nursing action in this case is to assess the patient's blood pressure and check for proteinuria to rule out any potential complications such as preeclampsia. While the other options may be important to address later, they are not the priority in the immediate situation.

A Young Adolescent Is Transferred to the Labor and Delivery