Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and in active laborA nurse is creating the plan of care for a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and in active labor. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Checking the cervix before analgesics ensures timely administration without delaying delivery. Catheters increase infection risk, bedrest limits mobility, and FHR monitoring should be more frequent.