Which assessment findings suggest probable fetal distress? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fetal heart rate (FHR) of 120
b. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid
c. Decreased FHR during contractions
d. Strong contractions 10 seconds apart
e. Slow return of FHR to baseline
B, E
Meconium-stained amniotic fluid and the slow return of the FHR to the baseline are indicative of fetal distress. All other options are normal.
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