A woman is scheduled to have an external version for a breech presentation
The nurse carefully reviews the patient's chart for contraindications to this procedure, such as: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Station –2.
2. 38 weeks' gestation.
3. Abnormal fetal heart rate and tracing.
4. Previous cesarean section.
5. Rupture of membranes.
3,4,5
Rationale 1: This is not a contraindication for version.
Rationale 2: Preterm gestation is not a contraindication to version.
Rationale 3: An abnormal fetal heart rate or tracing would be a contraindication to performing a version.
Rationale 4: A previous cesarean is a contraindication for version.
Rationale 5: Rupture of membranes is a contraindication for version because of insufficient amniotic fluid.
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