Question

A client is in active labor when the membranes rupture. The client tells the nurse, I am afraid of having a dry labor. Which response by the nurse is best?

a) Amniotic fluid does not function as lubrication for the labor process.
b) The sac actually impedes the progress of labor, and if it had not ruptured, the HCP would have had to do it artificially.
c) The rupture of membranes ensures a smoother labor by providing lubrication.
d) Dry labor is a common misconception; the amniotic fluid continues to be produced during labor.

Answer 1

During active labor, the amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby in the amniotic sac is continuously produced, providing lubrication for the labor process.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best response by the nurse would be option d) Dry labor is a common misconception; the amniotic fluid continues to be produced during labor.

During active labor, the amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby in the amniotic sac is continuously produced. Therefore, even if the membranes rupture, there will still be enough fluid to provide lubrication for the labor process. This helps the baby to move through the birth canal more smoothly.