While assisting with a vacuum extraction birth, what should the nurse immediately report to the physician?

a. Persistent fetal bradycardia below 100 bpm
b. Maternal pulse rate of 100 bpm
c. Maternal blood pressure of 120/70 mm Hg
d. Decrease in intensity of uterine contractions


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A Fetal bradycardia may indicate fetal distress and may require immediate
intervention.
B Maternal pulse rate may increase due to the pushing process.
C This blood pressure is within expected norms for this stage of labor.
D The birth is imminent at this point.

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