When the deceleration pattern of the fetal heart rate "mirrors" the uterine contraction, which nursing action is indicated?
a. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
b. Reposition the woman.
c. Apply a fetal scalp electrode.
d. Record this reassuring pattern.
D
The periodic pattern described is early deceleration that is not associated with fetal compro-mise and requires no intervention.
The other options represent early decelerations; they are reassuring.
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