When planning care for a laboring woman whose membranes have ruptured,the nurse recognizes that the woman's risk for _________________________ has increased.

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When the membranes rupture,microorganisms from the vagina can ascend into the amniotic sac and cause 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 labor,it does not result in precipitous labor.ROM has no correlation with supine hypotension.

When Planning Care for a Laboring Woman Whose Membranes Have