A woman being monitored externally has a suspected fetal arrhythmia. The most appropriate action is to
A. Insert a spiral electrode and turn off the logic
B. Turn the logic on if an external monitor is in place
C. Use a Doppler to listen to the ventricular rate
Ans: A. Insert a spiral electrode and turn off the logic
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