A couple is allowing electronic monitoring to be applied during labor. After the nurse applies the equipment, risks for which the nurse should assess include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected

Question

Select all that apply. 1. Supine postural hypotension.
2. Cord prolapse with ruptured membranes.
3. Monitoring the machine, not the patient.
4. Intrauterine perforation.
5. Slowing of contractions in active labor.

Answer 1

1,3,4
Rationale 1: Supine postural hypotension is a risk of electronic fetal monitoring.
Rationale 2: Use of electronic fetal monitoring does not cause cord prolapse with ruptured membranes.
Rationale 3: Use of electronic fetal monitoring decreases personal interaction with mother because of attention paid to the machine.
Rationale 4: Intrauterine perforation is a risk of electronic fetal monitoring when an internal uterine pressure device is used.
Rationale 5: Use of electronic fetal monitoring does not cause the slowing of contractions in active labor.