Intrapartum Case Study Q&A 1)How do true labor contractions feel to the woman as opposed to Braxton-Hicks contractions? 2

Intrapartum Case Study Q&A

1)How do true labor contractions feel to the woman as opposed to Braxton-Hicks contractions?

2. What is the significance of the FHT?

3. What further information is needed from the vaginal exam (VE) to assess her condition?

4. What is the significance of the vaginal discharge?

5. How will the nurse check to see if the membranes have ruptured?

6. If the baby were engaged, would it pose a problem at this stage of labor?

7. What is the significance of the fact that she is deaf?

8. What is the best way for the nurse to communicate with Kathleen since she is deaf?

9. What is the significance if Kathleen’s membranes are ruptured and meconium is present? The rupture of membranes with meconium present can have a possibility of the fetus aspirating on the 10. If 10. Kathleen is in active labor, will she be allowed to deliver in the freestanding birth center?