When the deceleration pattern of the fetal heart rate mirrors the uterine contraction, which nursing action is indicated?
a. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
b. Reposition the woman.
c. Apply a fetal scalp electrode.
d. Record this reassuring pattern.
D
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A This is an early deceleration; it is reassuring.
B This is an early deceleration; it is reassuring.
C This is an early deceleration; it is reassuring.
D The periodic pattern described is early deceleration that is not associated with
fetal compromise and requires no intervention.
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