Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1097 of 2368
A provider orders an amnioinfusion for a client with variable decelerations. Which condition should the nurse report because it is a contraindication?
- Oligohydramnios
- Cord compression
- Placenta previa
- Cephalic presentation
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Correct answer: Placenta previa
Amnioinfusion is contraindicated with placenta previa, as well as with fetal distress, abruption, herpes, and malpresentation.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Intrauterine Resuscitation Nursing Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026