Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 34 weeks of gestation reporting a sudden gush of vaginal fluidA nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation and reports having a sudden gush of vaginal fluid. Which of the following manifestations is the priority?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Fetal heart tones of 98/min indicate distress, prioritizing immediate action over discharge (infection), meconium (variable risk), or fever (less urgent).