Aclient is admitted to the birthing unit with uterine tenderness and minimal dark-red vaginal bleeding. she has a marginal abruptio placentae. the priority assessment includes fetal status, vital signs, skin color, and urine output. what additional assessment is essential?

If a client is admitting to a birthing unit with tenderness in her uterus and minimal dark red vaginal bleeding, she likely has a marginal abruptio placenta. The priority assessments would include fetal status, vital signs, color of skin, and urine output, but also one additional assessment. The nurse must get a baseline measurement to check for increased fundal height which is a sign of a concealed hemorrhage.

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