The nurse is caring for a patient who could be at risk for uterine rupture. The nurse is monitoring the fetus closely for: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Late decelerations.
2. Bradycardia.
3. Loss of ability to determine fetal station.
4. Tachycardia.
5. Early decelerations.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: This could be seen with uterine rupture.
Rationale 2: This is seen if there is uterine rupture.
Rationale 3: The uterus is not holding the fetus in place anymore if the uterus ruptures.
Rationale 4: The fetus does not have tachycardia.
Rationale 5: There are no early decelerations.
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