The nurse knows that proper placement of the tocotransducer for electronic fetal monitoring is
a. Over the uterine fundus
b. On the fetal scalp
c. Inside uterus
d. Over the mother's lower abdomen
A
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A The tocotransducer monitors uterine activity and should be placed over the
fundus, where the most intensive uterine contractions occur.
B The tocotransducer monitors uterine contractions.
C The tocotransducer is for external use.
D The most intensive uterine contractions occur at the fundus; this is the best
placement area.
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