The physician performs an amniotomy on a laboring woman.Which is the nurse's priority of care after the procedure?

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Measuring fetal heart tones is the priority after an amniotomy to ensure fetal well-being and detect any changes in fetal heart rate. Pain assessment, assessing cervical dilation, and encouraging intake of clear liquids are also important but not as high of a priority as monitoring the fetal heart rate.

The Physician Performs an Amniotomy on a Laboring Woman