A pregnant client arrives in the emergency department by ambulance, reporting that her "water broke" at home. She is screaming and bearing down with every contraction. What questions are essential to ask in preparation for the birth and possible neonatal resuscitation? Select all that apply.
When a client arrives and birth is imminent, the nurse's priority is collecting a brief history to elicit key information relevant to potential neonatal resuscitation. Identifying multiple gestation, preterm gestational age, meconium-stained fluid, and recent narcotic/drug use are essential areas of concern.