Posted: September 21st, 2017

A patient in labor and delivery has just received an amniotomy. Which of the following is correct? Note: More than one answer may be correct.

A patient in labor and delivery has just received an amniotomy. Which of the following is correct? Note: More than one answer may be correct.

A. Frequent checks for cervical dilation will be needed after the procedure.
B. Contractions may rapidly become stronger and closer together after the procedure.
C. The FHR (fetal heart rate) will be followed closely after the procedure due to the possibility of cord compression.
D. The procedure is usually painless and is followed by a gush of amniotic fluid.