In which clinical situations would it be appropriate for an obstetrician to order a labor nurse to perform amnioinfusion? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Placental abruption
2. Meconium-stained fluid
3. Polyhydramnios
4. Late decelerations
5. Early decelerations
2,4
Rationale 1: It is not appropriate to perform amnioinfusion if there has been an abruption.
Rationale 2: The healthcare practitioner may order amnioinfusion for meconium-stained fluid.
Rationale 3: The patient already has too much fluid and does not need more.
Rationale 4: Amnioinfusion is sometimes done for late decelerations to prevent cord compression.
Rationale 5: Amnioinfusion is not done for early decelerations.
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