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A term primigravida was involved in a car accident 3 hours ago. She is having labor contractions every 4 minutes, and her cervical exam is dilated 3 cm, 100% effaced, and station −1. She is crying uncontrollably and states her pain is constant and severe, rating it at 10/10. What is the nurse’s the priority action?

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Answer:

Notify the pain provider.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prigmigravida refers to the women who get the pregnant for the first time. Woman at this time needs proper medical care care, health attential and should be free from stress.

The patient get accident 3 hours ago and shows labor contraction at 4 minutes. Her pain is severe and constant. The nurse should notify the provider of the pain and should request for an assessment for the potential abruption.

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