A woman in labor is to receive continuous internal electronic fetal monitoring. The nurse understands that which of the following must be present?
A) Intact membranes
B) Cervical dilation of 2 cm or more
C) Floating presenting fetal part
D) A neonatologist to insert the electrode
B
Response:
For continuous internal electronic fetal monitoring, four criteria must be met: ruptured membranes, cervical dilation of at least 2 cm, fetal presenting part low enough to allow placement of the electrode, and a skilled practitioner available to insert the electrode.
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