Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client post-amniotomy during laborA nurse is caring for a client who is in labor and assists the provider who performs an amniotomy. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse following the procedure?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Monitoring fetal heart rate immediately post-amniotomy ensures fetal well-being, detecting any distress from the procedure, prioritizing over other assessments.