A vaginal exam for a laboring multipara client who is 42 weeks' gestation reveals the following information: 4 cm, minimal effacement, -2 station. Which clinical factors would affect the clinical management decision not to rupture membranes with an AmniHook?
A) Vaginal dilation
B) Client is a multipara
C) Presenting part is at -2 station
D) Gestational age

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The fact that the presenting part is not engaged causes concern because there is increased risk of a prolapsed cord on artificial rupture of membranes (AROM). Vaginal dilation is adequate for attempt to rupture membranes. The fact that a client is a multipara is not a significant reason to affect clinical decision making with regard to AROM. Postdates of pregnancy may warrant a more aggressive approach to speed the labor and birth process.

A Vaginal Exam for a Laboring Multipara Client Who Is