Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is to undergo an amniotomyA nurse is caring for a client who is to undergo an amniotomy. Which of the following is the priority nursing action immediately following this procedure?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Assessing fetal heart rate post-amniotomy detects distress from cord compression or other issues. Temperature, fluid documentation, and tenderness checks are secondary.