A Client in Her Third Trimester Is Admitted to the Unit

Multiple Choice

A client in her third trimester is admitted to the unit after complaining of painless, bright red vaginal bleeding. Placenta previa is suspected. Which of the following actions of the nurse midwife is not appropriate during the admission?

A) Prepare the patient for an ultrasound.
B) Prepare equipment for bi-manual pelvic examination.
C) Attach an external electronic fetal heart rate monitor.
D) Order blood tests, including hemoglobin and hematocrit counts.