If a patient with ruptured membranes is admitted, then it is vital to check the temperature of the body and any other unusual swelling or blood flow in the body.
During delivery of baby, it is important to protect the baby and mother from infections and the first dosage of medicines should be of Penicillin G potassium antibiotics after checking if the patient does not have any allergic reactions to it. The obstetric triage (ob triage) unit is the place where maternal patient's expecting delivery soon are first contacted with the birth unit. Women expecting a delivery must be checked for breast discomfort, uterine contraction, delivery and the mental state for healthy delivery. The patient must also be checked for fluid content in the body and the condition of membrane rupture as it may cause major blood flow out of the body which may affect the child.
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Brenda Patton presented to the ob triage unit 2 hours ago. at that time it was determined that her membranes were ruptured, and she was admitted to the labor and delivery. Which of the following maternal assessments would have the highest priority?
