A Client at 38 Weeks' Gestation Is Admitted to the Unit

Multiple Choice

A client at 38 weeks' gestation is admitted to the unit after complaining of painful, moderate vaginal bleeding of dark, clotted blood. A series of diagnostic and laboratory tests verify that the client is experiencing abruptio placenta. The fetal heart rate is 180 beats per minute. Which of the following actions is the priority action of the nurse midwife?

A) Order bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy.
B) Prepare the client for cesarean delivery.
C) Prepare the client for platelet transfusion.
D) Instruct the client to avoid sexual intercourse throughout the pregnancy.