When monitoring the fetal heart rate (FHR), the nurse recognizes indications that the FHR is nonreassuring. This indicates to the nurse that the fetus is experiencing fetal distress most likely related to:
a. birth trauma.
b. strong contractions.
c. hypoxia.
d. aspiration.
C
Fetal distress resulting from hypoxia is indicated by a nonreassuring FHR.
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