On examination, D.H. is 80% effaced and 4 cm dilated. The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 150
beats/min and regular. She is admitted to a labor and delivery room on the unit. What
nursing measures should be done at this time?
What will be an ideal response?
• Put D.H. in bed. Fetal and contraction monitors are placed on her abdomen. Contractions and FHR
are recorded every 30 minutes. If her labor is augmented with intravenous drugs, the recording is
every 15 minutes.
• Answer any questions she might have.
• Teaching is vital. Help D.H. with relaxation and breathing techniques to assist her in handling the
contractions as they become longer and stronger.
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