The Patient in Labor Experiences a Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes

question 32

Multiple Choice

The patient in labor experiences a spontaneous rupture of membranes. Which information related to this event must the nurse include in the patient's record?

• A) Fetal heart rate
• B) Pain level
• C) Test results ensuring that the fluid is not urine
• D) The patient's understanding of the event

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