A 28-year-old woman at 32 weeks gestation presents to the em… | 마이메르시 MyMerci
Maternal Newborn Health
문제
A 28-year-old woman at 32 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Her vital signs are: BP 90/60 mmHg, HR 120 bpm, RR 24/min, temp 98.6°F. The fetal heart rate shows late decelerations with decreased variability. What is the most critical assessment the nurse should perform first?
1Perform a sterile vaginal examination to assess cervical dilation
2Assess the characteristics and amount of vaginal bleeding✓ 정답
3Obtain a clean-catch urine specimen for protein analysis
4Measure fundal height and perform Leopold's maneuvers
해설
Assessing vaginal bleeding characteristics and amount is critical to determine hemorrhage severity and guide immediate management in this emergency with maternal hypotension, tachycardia, and fetal distress. Other options are less urgent or contraindicated in active bleeding.