Maternal hypotension can result in:
1. early decelerations.
2. fetal dysrhythmias.
3. uteroplacental insufficiency.
4. spontaneous rupture of membranes.
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1, 2, 4. Incorrect. Maternal hypotension is not associated with these conditions.
3. Correct. Low maternal blood pressure decreases placental blood flow during uterine contrac-tions and results in fetal hypoxemia.
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