A pregnant woman who thinks she is in labor asks the nurse how they will determine whether her membranes have ruptured. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "Nitrazine paper will turn blue in the presence of amniotic fluid."
b. "Amniotic fluid is yellow and has a different consistency than urine."
c. "Litmus paper will turn blue in the presence of amniotic fluid."
d. "Amniotic fluid has a distinct odor that we will assess."
ANS: A
Amniotic fluid is slightly alkaline and when placed on Nitrazine paper, will turn the paper blue. Presence of amniotic fluid is not tested by consistency or odor.
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