The labor of a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is going to be induced.The nurse reviews the woman's latest laboratory test findings,which reveal a low platelet count,an elevated aspartate transaminase (AST)level,and a falling hematocrit.What action by the nurse is most important?

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This woman has HELLP syndrome,with is characterized by low platelet counts and hepatic dysfunction.She is at risk for bleeding,so the nurse instructs her to call for assistance in getting in and out of bed.The nurse does not palpate the abdomen even though the woman may complain of abdominal pain because of possible rupture of a subcapsular hematoma.The findings should be documented but the nurse should intervene based on the abnormal findings.The liver enzymes are not elevated because of alcohol intake.

The Labor of a Pregnant Woman with Preeclampsia Is Going