During the active phase of labor, the FHR of a low-risk patient should be assessed every
a. 15 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 45 minutes
d. 1 hour
B
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A 15-minute assessments are appropriate for a fetus at high risk.
B For the fetus at low risk for complications, guidelines for frequency of
assessments are at least every 30 minutes during the active phase of labor.
C 45-minute assessments during the active phase of labor is not frequent enough to
monitor for complications.
D 1-hour assessments during the active phase of labor are not frequent enough to
monitor for complications.
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