The nurse is caring for a client who is showing a sinusoidal fetal heart rate pattern on the monitor
The nurse knows that possible causes for this pattern include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fetal anemia
2. Chronic fetal bleeding
3. Maternal hypotension
4. Twin-to-twin transfusion
5. Umbilical cord occlusion
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Fetal anemia can cause a sinusoidal heart rate.
2. Chronic fetal bleeding can cause a sinusoidal heart rate.
4. Twin-to-twin transfusion will cause a sinusoidal heart rate.
5. Umbilical cord occlusion can cause a sinusoidal fetal heart rate.
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