A multiparous woman has been in labor for 8 hours. Her membranes have just ruptured spontaneously. The nurse's priority must be to:
Select one:

Prepare the woman for imminent birth

Assess the fetal heart rate and pattern

Notify the woman's primary health care provider

Document the characteristics of the fluid.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

a.   This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
b.   This is the priority as it will help determine the next steps in the management of labor.

c.   This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
d.   This may be done after assessing the fetal heart rate and pattern, but it is not the initial priority.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

a. Smoking is not directly associated with neural tube defects.
b. Smoking is not directly associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
c. While smoking during pregnancy is harmful, it is not specifically associated with congenital heart defects.
d. Smoking during pregnancy is a known risk factor for intrauterine growth restriction, which can lead to low birth weight and other complications for the newborn

A. Assess the odor of the amniotic fluid B. Prepare the client for emergency cesarean section. C. Recheck the client's temperature in 8 hr. D. Administer glucocorticoids intramuscularly.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. An abnormal odor of the amniotic fluid, such as a foul or fishy smell, may indicate infection and is a concern with ruptured membranes and an elevated temperature.
b. This may be necessary if the client has an infection or other complications, but it is not the first action to take.
c. This is not an appropriate action when the client has an elevated temperature and ruptured membranes.
d. Glucocorticoids may be administered to promote fetal lung maturity in preterm labor, but they are not appropriate in this situation.

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A multiparous woman has been in labor for 8 hours. Her membranes have just ruptured spontaneously. The nurse's priority must be to: Select one:

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is A

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A multiparous woman has been in labor for 8 hours. Her membranes have just ruptured spontaneously. The nurse's priority must be to:
Select one: