The gynecologist performs an amniotomy. What will the nurse's role include immediately following the procedure?
a. Assessing for ballottement
b. Conducting a pH and/or fern test
c. Labeling of specimens for chromosomal analysis
d. Recording the character and amount of amniotic fluid
ANS: D
An amniotomy is a procedure in which the amniotic sac is deliberately ruptured. It is important to note and record the character and amount of amniotic fluid following this procedure. Assessing for ballottement is not indicated. Conducting a pH or fern test is not needed because an amniotomy releases amniotic fluid. An amniocentesis, not an amniotomy, is used to collect a specimen for chromosomal analysis.
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