When assisting with an amniotomy, the nurse's first responsibility after the procedure is to check the:
a. Maternal pulse
b. Maternal blood pressure
c. Fetal heart rate
d. Fetal kick count
ANS: C
Because of the risk of cord prolapse when membranes rupture, the fetal heart tones should always be checked immediately after amniotomy and again 15 minutes later.
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