A patient who is 31 weeks pregnant calls the nurse triage li…

A patient who is 31 weeks pregnant calls the nurse triage line with complains of leaking something from her vagina. She also notes a new onset of mild low back pain and cramping she rates 2/10 on the pain scale. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is 8 hours pos…

The nurse is providing care for a patient who is 8 hours postpartum after a vaginal delivery. The patient reports severe perineal pain unaffected by pain medication. The nurse notices a 4 cm area of discoloration on the labia that is tender to the touch. Which action does the nurse take?