The nurse understands that amnioinfusions are performed for what purpose(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. To decrease the compression of the umbilical cord
b. To dilute meconium in the uterine cavity
c. To decrease vaginal bleeding
d. To decrease effects of oligohydramnios
e. To treat a prolapsed cord
ANS: A, B, D
After rupture of membranes, it may be necessary to replace the fluid to alleviate cord compression, increase fluid if oligohydramnios is present, or dilute meconium to lessen the risk of meconium aspiration. Amnioinfusion is contraindicated with vaginal bleeding and prolapsed cord.
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