A laboring client's obstetrician has suggested amniotomy as a method for inducing labor.Which assessment(s)must be made just before the amniotomy is performed?

Name: A laboring client's obstetrician has suggested amniotomy as a method for inducing labor.Which assessment(s)must be made just before the amniotomy is performed?
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Fetal presentation, position, and station must be assessed before an amniotomy to ensure the fetus is in a favorable position for delivery and to reduce the risk of cord prolapse.

A Laboring Client's Obstetrician Has Suggested Amniotomy as a Method