Monroe College RN HESI Maternity

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The nurse is caring for a client who is 10-weeks gestation and palpates the fundus at 2 fingerbreadths above the pubic symphysis. The client reports nausea, vomiting, and scant dark brown vaginal discharge. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Measure vital signs. B. Obtain human chorionic gonadotropin levels. C. Collect urine sample for urinalysis. D. Recommend bed rest.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Obtaining human chorionic gonadotropin levels is the most appropriate action. The symptoms described by the client could indicate a possible miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, and hCG levels can help confirm this.

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