The nurse is caring for a client who is 10 weeks gestation and palpates the fundus at 2 fingerbreaths above the pubic symphysis. The client reports nausea, vomiting and scant dark brown vaginal discharge. Which action should the nurse take? a. Measure vital signs b. Recommend bed rest c. Collect urine sample for urinalysis d. Obtain human chononic gonadatropin levels

The nurse is caring for a client who is 10 weeks gestation and palpates the fundus at 2 fingerbreaths above the pubic symphysis. The client reports nausea, vomiting and scant dark brown vaginal discharge. Which action should the nurse take? a. Measure vital signs b. Recommend bed rest c. Collect urine sample for urinalysis d. Obtain human chononic gonadatropin levels

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter36: Cardiac Procedures

Section: Chapter Questions

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