A patient who is at 39 weeks gestation is scheduled for amniotomy. The nurse is aware that which criteria must be met before the procedure?
A) Ultrasound indicates the umbilical cord is away from the cervix.
B) The nurse must have certification to perform the procedure.
C) The fetal head is currently engaged in the maternal pelvis.
D) Prior amniotic fluid leakage must be validated before the procedure.
Correct Answer:
Verified
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