Fetal tachycardia is most common during:
1. maternal fever.
2. umbilical cord prolapse.
3. regional anesthesia.
4. magnesium sulfate administration.
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1. Correct. Fetal tachycardia can be considered an early sign of fetal hypoxemia and can also result from maternal or fetal infection.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. These situations would most likely result in fetal bradycardia, not tachycardia.
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