Which deceleration of the fetal heart rate would not require the nurse to change the maternal position?
a. Early decelerations
b. Late decelerations
c. Variable decelerations
d. It is always a good idea to change the woman's position.
ANS: A
Early decelerations (and accelerations) generally do not need any nursing intervention. Late decelerations suggest that the nurse should change the maternal position (lateral); variable decelerations also require a maternal position change (side to side). Although changing positions throughout labor is recommended, it is not required in response to early decelerations.
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