A patient arrives at labor and delivery with contractions every two to three minutes lasting 30 to 45 seconds reporting that she thinks my water broke. On examination, the presenting part is difficult to determine.
What intervention should the nurse anticipate?
A) Notifying the health care provider
B) Use of an ultrasound to determine position
C) Asking another nurse to examine the patient
D) Prepare for delivery of the infant
Question 2
The nurse is explaining the use of a score system to determine readiness for labor. What is the name of the score system used?
A) Nadir
B) Bishop
C) Partogram
D) Analog
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