After an amniotomy,which action by the nurse takes priority?
A) Assess the color of the amniotic fluid.
B) Change the patient's gown.
C) Estimate the amount of amniotic fluid.
D) Assess the fetal heart rate.

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The fetal heart rate must be assessed immediately after the rupture of the membranes to determine whether cord prolapse or compression has occurred.Assessing the amniotic fluid color,changing the patient's gown,and estimating the amount of amniotic fluid lost are all appropriate interventions but not the priority.

After an Amniotomy,which Action by the Nurse Takes Priority