Author Question: A client's membranes spontaneously ruptured as evidenced by a gush of clear fluid with a ... (Read 65 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A client's membranes spontaneously ruptured as evidenced by a gush of clear fluid with a contraction. The nurse would immediately:

A) check the fetal heart rate
B) perform a vaginal exam
C) notify the physician immediately
D) change the linen saver pad to promote dryness

Question 2

A client in labor is to receive lumbar epidural block. When caring for this client, the nurse understands that a major advantage of this type of pain management technique is that it:

A) provides total pain relief throughout the whole labor
B) prevents nausea and vomiting during transition phase
C) prevents maternal hypotension and dizziness
D) allows different degrees of pain blocking for each stage of labor