According to standard professional thinking, nurses should auscultate the FHR:
1. every 15 minutes in the active phase of the first stage in the absence of risk fac-tors.
2. every 20 minutes in the second stage whether or not risk factors are present.
3. before and after ambulation and rupture of membranes.
4. more often in a woman's first pregnancy.
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1. Incorrect. In the absence of risk factors, auscultate every 30 minutes; with risk factors, every 15 minutes.
2. Incorrect. Auscultate every 15 minutes in the second stage with no risk factors, every 5 minutes with risk factors,
3. Correct. Auscultate before and after administration of medications and anesthesia as well.
4. Incorrect. The fetus of a first time mother is automatically at more risk.
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