How may a fetus respond when he or she becomes hypoxemic?
a. The fetus stops making breathing efforts.
b. The fetus makes rapid, shallow chest movements.
c. The fetus makes very deep, gasping inspiratory movements.
d. The fetus shows Kussmaul respirations.
C
When a fetus is experiencing hypoxemia, he or she will make very deep, gasping inspiratory movements. As a result, the fetus will inhale amniotic fluid or meconium. Kussmaul respirations are related to diabetic ketoacidosis.
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