A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation Exhibits A nurse is assessing the client. Which of the following findings in up? Select the 3 options that apply.
Explanation & Rationale
A. Abdominal assessment – The abdomen is tender to palpation, which is an abnormal finding and can indicate uterine activity or irritation associated with preterm labor or other complications. B. Low back pain – This is a common early sign of preterm labor, especially when combined with uterine cramping and cervical changes. C. Uterine contractions – Although the client has cramping, there is no specific documentation of palpable or monitor-confirmed contractions, so this cannot be definitively selected based on available data. D. Abdominal cramping – This is concerning in a pregnant client at 30 weeks, especially in combination with cervical dilation, vaginal bleeding, and back pain. E. Fundal height – At 30 weeks, a fundal height of 28 cm is within the normal range (should match gestational age ±2 cm). This is not abnormal. F. Fetal heart rate – The scenario notes positive fetal movement but does not mention an abnormal FHR. Without abnormal FHR data, this cannot be selected.