What finding should the nurse recognize as being associated with fetal compromise?
a. Active fetal movements
b. Contractions lasting 90 seconds
c. FHR in the 140s
d. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid
D
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A Active fetal movement is an expected occurrence.
B The fetus should be able to tolerate contractions lasting 90 seconds if the resting
phase is sufficient to allow for a return of adequate blood flow.
C Expected FHR range is from 120 to 160 .
D When fetal oxygen is compromised, relaxation of the rectal sphincter allows
passage of meconium into the amniotic fluid.
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