A nurse monitoring a client in labor notes this fetal heart rate pattern (refer to figure) on the electronic fetal monitoring strip. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?
A. Stop the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion
B. Notify the nurse-midwife or health care provider
C. Administer oxygen with a face mask at 8 to 10 L/min
D. Continue to monitor the client and fetal heart rate patterns
Ans: D. Continue to monitor the client and fetal heart rate patterns
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