Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
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Passage / Scenario
While cleaning the house, Glenda, G2P1 and 38 weeks pregnant, felt a sudden gush of clear fluids from her vagina. She drives herself to the nearby community hospital. Upon admission, nursing assessment confirms rupture of her bag of water.Which of the following should be a priority in the care of the patient?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Fetal heart tone monitoring assesses fetal well-being post-rupture, a priority.