The nurse uses the external electronic fetal heart monitor to evaluate fetal status. The fetal heart tracing shows accelerations. Accelerations in the fetal heart are:
a. Associated with fetal well-being and oxygenation
b. An indication of potential fetal intolerance to labor
c. Never associated with the uterine contraction pattern
d. A reason to notify the care provider
ANS: a
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a. Accelerations are a sign of fetal well-being.
b. Accelerations are a sign of fetal well-being and are reassuring.
c. Accelerations may or may not be associated with uterine contractions.
d. Accelerations are reassuring, and there is no need to notify the care provider.
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