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The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient Who Is

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The nurse is providing care to a patient who is in labor. The patient's membranes rupture spontaneously, and the nurse notices meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Which actions does the nurse immediately perform? Select all that apply.


A) Alert the neonatal team of a possible meconium aspiration neonate.
B) Promote fetal well-being by placing the patient on her left side.
C) Test the stained fluid for percentage of meconium content.
D) Administer oxygen to the mother to help prevent fetal hypoxia.
E) Notify the primary care provider about the presence of meconium.

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