When the Nurse Performs the Nitrazine Test on Vaginal Secretions

question 3

Multiple Choice

When the nurse performs the Nitrazine test on vaginal secretions of a patient who thinks her membranes have ruptured,the paper turns yellow.What does this finding indicate?

• A)Acidic discharge,membranes intact
• B)Acidic discharge,membranes have ruptured
• C)Neutral,not enough discharge to measure
• D)Alkaline,membranes have ruptured

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Definitions:

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