When an internal monitor is used to track the fetal heart rate (FHR), the following must have occurred:

A. The cervix is dilated 1 cm and the amniotic sac is intact.
B. There are no parameters for the use of the internal FHR monitor.
C. Contractions must be <5 minutes apart, and the cervix must be dilated >4cm.
D. The amniotic sac must be ruptured and the cervix must be dilated 2-3 cm.


Answer: D

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