Which statement is the best rationale for assessing maternal vital signs between contractions?
a. During a contraction, assessing fetal heart rates is the priority.
b. Maternal circulating blood volume increases temporarily during contractions.
c. Maternal blood flow to the heart is reduced during contractions.
d. Vital signs taken during contractions are not accurate.
B
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A It is important to monitor fetal response to contractions, but the question is
concerned with the maternal vital signs.
B During uterine contractions, blood flow to the placenta temporarily stops,
causing a relative increase in the mother's blood volume, which in turn
temporarily increases blood pressure and slows pulse.
C Maternal blood flow is increased during a contraction.
D Vital signs are altered by contractions but are considered accurate for that period
of time.
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