A nurse in the labor and delivery unit is caring for a 35-we…
A nurse in the labor and delivery unit is caring for a 35-week pregnant client who presents with sudden painless vaginal bleeding. Assessment findings include: Bright red vaginal bleeding No abdominal pain Uterus soft and non-tender Fetal heart rate: 140 bpm, moderate variability Contractions: absent The provider suspects Placenta previa. Which nursing action requires immediate intervention?