The primiparous patient is being admitted to the birthing unit. As the nurse begins the assessment, the patient's partner asks why the baby's heart rate will be monitored
After the nurse explains, which statement by the partner indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "The baby's heart rate will vary between 110 and 160."
2. "The heart rate is monitored to see whether the baby is tolerating labor."
3. "By listening to the heart, we can tell the gender of the baby."
4. "After listening to the heart rate, you will contact the midwife."
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Rationale 1: A normal fetal heart rate is 110–160.
Rationale 2: The outcome of assessing the fetal heart rate is to determine fetal tolerance to the physiologic stresses of labor.
Rationale 3: Fetal heart rate is not a predictor of gender.
Rationale 4: Once the admission is complete, the nurse will contact the patient's provider with the assessment findings.
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