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crobinson2013 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Before the physician performs an external version, the nurse should expect an order for a

a. Tocolytic drug
b. Contraction stress test (CST)
c. Local anesthetic
d. Foley catheter

Question 2

The nurse caring for a woman in labor understands that the primary risk associated with an amniotomy is

a. Maternal infection
b. Maternal hemorrhage
c. Prolapse of the umbilical cord
d. Separation of the placenta

shaikhs · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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A A tocolytic drug will relax the uterus before and during version, making
manipulation easier.
B CST is used to determine the fetal response to stress.
C A local anesthetic is not used with external version.
D The bladder should be emptied, but catheterization is not necessary.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A Infection is a risk of amniotomy, but not the primary concern.
B Maternal hemorrhage is not associated with amniotomy.
C When the membranes are ruptured, the umbilical cord may come downward with
the flow of amniotic fluid and become trapped in front of the presenting part.
D This may occur if the uterus is overdistended before the amniotomy, but it is not
the major concern.