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    Hesi RN Exit proctored exam

    A client in labor begins bleeding profusely from the vagina. Which findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Increase in pulse and fetal rate reactivity: While changes in maternal pulse and fetal heart rate can indicate stress or early compromise, these findings alone do not specifically indicate acute maternal hemorrhage or uterine injury that requires immediate intervention. B. Pain in lower quadrant and oliguria: These signs suggest possible urinary retention or renal compromise but are not the most urgent indicators of acute obstetric bleeding during labor. C. Mild discomfort and elevated blood pressure: Mild discomfort and hypertension may reflect preeclampsia but do not specifically signal active hemorrhage requiring immediate reporting. D. Sharp fundal pain and uterine tenderness: These findings are indicative of uterine rupture or abruption, both of which are obstetric emergencies. Profuse vaginal bleeding with uterine tenderness requires immediate notification of the healthcare provider to prevent maternal and fetal morbidity or

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