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Nursing Care of Women at Risk During Pregnancy & Post-partum

A pregnant client with severe abdominal pain and heavy bleeding is prepared for a cesarean birth. What is the priority nursing intervention?

ExplanationD. In an emergency surgical situation when invasive techniques are necessary, it is important to have a consent signed as well as a history of the client’s known allergies. A. This is not a priority in an emergency such as this. B, C. In an emergency these procedures, except for the enema, are done in the operating room; an enema usually is not given before a cesarean, especially to a bleeding client, because it may stimulate contractions and further bleeding.