Situation: a multigravid client at 34 weeks AOG is experiencing contraction every 3 to 4 minutes lasting for 3 seconds. Her cervix is 2 cm dilated and

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Situation: a multigravid client at 34 weeks AOG is experiencing contraction every 3 to 4 minutes lasting for 3 seconds. Her cervix is 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced.

Upon assessment, the client states that she might have broken her bag of water. Which of the following should the nurse do first:

a. Turn the client to the right side
b. Check the status of the fetal heart rate
c. Test the leaking fluid with nitrazine paper
d. Perform a sterile vaginal examination






Answer:
b. Check the status of the fetal heart rate