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 C

Explanation

a. This is a correct statement. Fertilization takes place in the outer third of the fallopian tube.
b. This is a correct statement.

c. Implantation usually occurs about 6 to 10 days after fertilization, which means it happens between 2 and 3 weeks after conception.
d. This is a correct statement.

A. Not palpable above the symphysis at this time B. 5 cm above the umbilicus C. At the level of the umbilicus D. Slightly above the symphysis pubis

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. At 9 weeks of gestation, the uterus is still within the pelvic cavity and not palpable above the symphysis pubis.
b. The fundus is not expected to be palpable 5 cm above the umbilicus until around 20 weeks of gestation.
c. The fundus is not expected to be palpable at the level of the umbilicus until around 20 weeks of gestation.

d. The fundus is not expected to be palpable slightly above the symphysis pubis at 9 weeks of gestation.

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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: