A patient was admitted to the labor area at 5 cm with ruptured membranes about 14 hours ago. The assessment data that would be most beneficial is:

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With ruptured membranes, the most important assessment data is the patient's temperature as it can indicate the presence of infection or chorioamnionitis. Blood pressure, pulse, and respiration are also important to assess, but temperature takes priority in this case.

A Patient Was Admitted to the Labor Area at 5