After assessing the FHR tracing shown below, which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?
a. Turn the woman on her side.
b. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
c. Encourage the patient to push with each contraction.
d. Provide the patient with caring labor support.
ANS: a
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a. The woman's position should be changed. The side-lying position is the best.
b. If a laboring patient needs oxygen, it should be administered via face mask.
c. There is no indication in the scenario that the patient is fully dilated.
d. The nurse should not wait to intervene. He or she should intervene as quickly as possible in order to reverse the problem.
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