When the deceleration pattern of the fetal heart rate mirrors the uterine contraction, which nursing action is indicated?
a. Reposition the client.
b. Apply a fetal scalp electrode.
c. Record this reassuring pattern.
d. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
ANS: C
The periodic pattern described is early deceleration that is not associated with fetal compromise and requires no intervention. It is a reassuring pattern. Repositioning the client, applying a fetal scalp electrode, or administering oxygen would be interventions done for nonreassuring patterns.
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