Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is assisting with an artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) for a client who is in active labor.
The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider immediately?
Clear amniotic fluid is normal and indicates that the baby has not passed meconium (first stool) in the uterus. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid can be a sign of fetal distress and may cause complications if the baby inhales it.
A fetal heart rate of 140 bpm is within the normal range of 110 to 160 bpm. A fetal heart rate that is too fast or too slow can indicate fetal distress or infection.
Cervical dilation of 6 cm is expected in active labor and does not indicate any problem with the baby or the mother. Cervical dilation progresses from 0 to 10 cm during labor and delivery.
This is a sign of umbilical cord prolapse, which is a medical emergency that requires immediate delivery of the baby. The umbilical cord can become compressed and cut off oxygen and blood supply to the baby.
This is a sign of umbilical cord prolapse, which is a medical emergency that requires immediate delivery of the baby. The umbilical cord can become compressed and cut off oxygen and blood supply to the baby.