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nelaaney

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What information should be obtained immediately on admission of a woman to the labor unit?
 
  a. Plans for infant feeding
  b. Preferences for anesthesia
  c. Activity level of the fetus
  d. Date of last menstrual period

Question 2

Immediately after rupture of the amniotic membranes, the nurse should assess:
 
  a. Fetal heart tones
  b. Maternal blood pressure
  c. Contraction duration
  d. Cervical dilation



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Priority information should include when labor began; the frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions; activity level of the fetus; and whether membranes have ruptured. These data help determine the condition of the mother and fetus, whether birth is imminent, and whether the labor is uneventful.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
When the amniotic membranes rupture, the umbilical cord can prolapse though the cervical opening. This prevents normal blood flow through the cord, leading to fetal distress.



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