After describing continuous internal electronic fetal monitoring to a laboring woman and her partner, which of the following would indicate the need for additional teaching?
A) "This type of monitoring is the most accurate method for our baby."
B) "Unfortunately, I'm going to have to stay quite still in bed while it is in place."
C) "This type of monitoring can only be used after my membranes rupture."
D) "You'll be inserting a special electrode into my baby's scalp."
B
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