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 compromise and requires no intervention.
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