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Title: What sign(s) of infection should the nurse assess for after an amniotomy? (Select all that apply.) ...
Post by: l.k.2222 on Feb 6, 2018
What sign(s) of infection should the nurse assess for after an amniotomy? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Oral temperature of 37  C (99.8  F)
  b. Increase of fetal heart rate (FHR) from 160 to 174 beats/minute
  c. Flecks of vernix in the amniotic fluid
  d. Low back pain
  e. Edematous labia


Title: What sign(s) of infection should the nurse assess for after an amniotomy? (Select all that apply.) ...
Post by: Mrbean10 on Feb 6, 2018
ANS: B
Increase in the FHR above 160 beats/minute frequently precedes a woman's temperature elevation. All the other options are normal findings for late pregnancy.


Title: What sign(s) of infection should the nurse assess for after an amniotomy? (Select all that apply.) ...
Post by: l.k.2222 on Feb 6, 2018
Just confirmed the same answer from my friend, thanks