The nurse notices that a fetal heart rate begins to decline from its baseline of 130 beats per minute (bpm) to 110 bpm after the acme of each contraction. The wave is smooth and uniform, with a shape that reflects the contraction
The first action of the nurse should be to: A. Give the laboring client oxygen via a mask.
B. Prepare the room and client for imminent delivery.
C. Reposition the client into semi-Fowler's position.
D. Start a large-bore IV of lactated Ringer's solution.
A
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