Multiple Choice
A client at 38 weeks gestation is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. She reports severe, continuous abdominal pain. The nurse notes frequent uterine contractions and mild, dark vaginal bleeding. What actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
A) Anticipate emergent cesarean birth
B) Apply continuous external fetal monitoring
C) Assess routine vital signs every 4 hours
D) Draw blood for type and crossmatch
E) Initiate IV access with a 22-gauge catheter
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