During the active phase of labor, the fetal heart rate of a low-risk client should be assessed every:
a. 15 minutes.
b. 30 minutes.
c. 45 minutes.
d. 1 hour.
B
For the fetus at low risk for complications, guidelines for frequency of assessments are at least every 30 minutes during the active phase of labor.
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