During a Visit to the Obstetrician, a Pregnant Patient Questions

During a visit to the obstetrician, a pregnant patient questions the nurse about the potential need for an amniotomy. The nurse explains that an amniotomy is performed to:

A) Stimulate the beginning of labor.
B) Augment labor progression.
C) Allow application of an internal fetal electrode.
D) Allow application of an external fetal monitor.
E) Allow insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter.