The nurse is caring for a 37 week gestation, G2 P1 client wi…
The nurse is caring for a 37 week gestation, G2 P1 client with Preeclampsia. The client has just been started on magnesium sulfate at 2g/hr. BP is 198/102, P 96, R 16, Temp 99.0 and DTR’s are 3+. The client suddenly complains of severe abdominal pain. The nurse assesses the client and notes a board-like abdomen on palpation and no vaginal bleeding. FH strip shows a prolonged deceleration. The nurse knows that these s/s are indicative of what medical emergency?