The nurse is instructing a pregnant adolescent client on how the baby's condition is evaluated during labor. Which client statement indicates appropriate understanding of the information presented?
A) "During labor, the nurse will verify that my contractions are strong but not too close together."
B) "During labor, the nurse will look at the color and amount of bloody show that I have."
C) "During labor, the nurse will assess the baby's heart rate with an electronic fetal monitor."
D) "During labor, the nurse will check my cervix by doing a pelvic exam every two hours."
Answer: C
During labor, the nurse will assess the baby's heart rate with an electronic fetal monitor. This is the statement the client should make to prove that education was successful. Although cervical exams are performed on a regular basis, this does not assess fetal status. The client was asked specifically about assessing fetal status in labor. Although bloody show is monitored, doing so does not assess fetal status. Although contraction strength is palpated abdominally, this does not assessment fetal status.
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