The nurse is caring for a client in the transition phase of labor and notes that the fetal monitor tracing shows average short-term and long-term variability with a baseline of 142 beats per minute
What actions should the nurse take in this situation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Provide caring labor support.
2. Administer oxygen via face mask.
3. Change the client's position.
4. Speed up the client's intravenous.
5. Reassure the client and her partner that she is doing fine.
1, 5
Explanation: 1. The tracing is normal, so the nurse can continue support of the labor.
5. The nurse can reassure the client at this time, as the tracing is normal.
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