Sandra, 30 year old, primigravida consulted the Obstetrical Unit for a prenatal visit. She complains of abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. She was diagnosed as Pregnancy Uterine 28 weeks AOG, Gestational Hypertension. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first? a. Assess strength of contractions b. Assess serum electrolytes c. Assess urinary output d. Assess fetal heart tones

Sandra, 30 year old, primigravida consulted the Obstetrical Unit for a prenatal visit. She complains of abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. She was diagnosed as Pregnancy Uterine 28 weeks AOG, Gestational Hypertension. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first? a. Assess strength of contractions b. Assess serum electrolytes c. Assess urinary output d. Assess fetal heart tones

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