A student is caring for a woman who is to have an amnioinfusion. The nursing instructor asks the student the purpose of an amnioinfusion. Which response by the student would indicate that the student understands the purpose of the amnioinfusion?
a. Relieve pressure on the umbilical cord
b. Relieve pressure on the fetal head
c. Relieve the pain of contractions
d. Relieve pressure on the maternal heart
A
An amnioinfusion involves the infusion of fluid into the uterus via a uterine catheter to relieve
pressure on the umbilical cord.
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