A nurse is completing the assessment of a woman admitted to the labor and birth suite. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include as part of the physical assessment? (Select all that apply.)
A) Current pregnancy history
B) Fundal height measurement
C) Support system
D) Estimated date of birth
E) Membrane status
F) Contraction pattern
B, E, F
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As part of the admission physical assessment, the nurse would assess fundal height, membrane status and contractions. Current pregnancy history, support systems, and estimated date of birth would be obtained when collecting the maternal health history.
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