When planning care for a labouring woman whose membranes have ruptured,the nurse recognizes that the woman's risk for which of the following has increased?

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When the membranes rupture,microorganisms from the vagina can ascend into the amniotic sac,causing chorioamnionitis and placentitis.Rupture of membranes (ROM)is not associated with fetal or maternal bleeding.Although ROM may increase the intensity of contractions and facilitate active labour,it does not result in precipitous labour.ROM has no correlation with supine hypotension.

When Planning Care for a Labouring Woman Whose Membranes Have