What information should be obtained immediately on admission of a woman to the labor unit?
a. Plans for infant feeding
b. Preferences for anesthesia
c. Activity level of the fetus
d. Date of last menstrual period
ANS: C
Priority information should include when labor began; the frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions; activity level of the fetus; and whether membranes have ruptured. These data help determine the condition of the mother and fetus, whether birth is imminent, and whether the labor is uneventful.
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