Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 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
A
Rationale
Fetal bradycardia (98/min) indicates distress, requiring immediate intervention due to possible cord prolapse after membrane rupture.