A laboring client's obstetrician has suggested amniotomy as a method for creating stronger contractions and facilitating birth. The client asks, "What are the advantages to doing this?" What should the nurse cite in response? (Select all that ap
) A. Contractions elicited are similar to those of spontaneous labor
B. Decreases the chance of prolapsed cord
C. Blood pressure is not affected
D. The client won't need an episiotomy
A
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