After reviewing the patient’s chart, which order(s) require...

After reviewing the patient’s chart, which order(s) require clarification? Review the patient’s chart, then select all that apply.

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32-year-old
Female
Jehovah’s Witness
Presents at 37-weeks-gestation with significant vaginal bleeding.
HEENT: Neurologically intact. Mucous membranes pale and dry.
Respiratory: Clear to auscultation bilaterally. Respiratory rate 24
Cardiovascular: Regular heart rate and rhythm. No murmurs noted. Heart rate 122 bpm
Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary: Abdominal tenderness upon palpation. Bowel sounds hypoactive.
Reproductive: Estimated blood loss via vaginal bleeding: 250 mL
Point of care glucose 104 g/dL
Sodium 148 mEq/L
Potassium 5 mEq/L
Chloride 108 mEq/L
CO2 32 mEq/L
White blood cell 18 x 10³/mcL
Red blood cell count 2.8 million cells/mcL
Hemoglobin 7.3 gm/dL
Hematocrit 28%
Mean corpuscular volume 90
Platelets 42,000/mcL
Consent to treat: Signed

Select all that apply:

Insert large bore IV

Administer 1 unit of platelets

Begin electronic fetal monitoring

Administer 1 unit of whole blood

Administer Lactated Ringer's 1L ASAP

Send blood specimen for type and screen to blood bank

Category: Safety and Infection Control
Difficulty: 10

Topics: Cardiovascular Communication & Documentation Delegation, Prioritization and Leadership Fluid and Electrolytes Hematology/Oncology Labor and Delivery Medication and Blood Products Prenatal Care Sexuality and Reproduction

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