Question of the Week – December 14, 2022

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Answer: 1

Rationale: Fetal well-being must be confirmed before and after amniotomy. Fetal heart rate should be checked by Doppler or with the application of the external fetal monitor. Although maternal vital signs may be checked, fetal heart rate is the priority. A fetal scalp sampling cannot be done when the membranes are intact.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection
Content Area: Maternity: Antepartum
Health Problem: N/A