A client's fetal heart rate has a sinusoidal pattern. What should the nurse consider as being the reason for this pattern? Select all that apply
1. Fetal anemia
2. Chronic fetal bleed
3. Severe fetal hypoxia
4. Maternal hypotension
5. Umbilical cord compression
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. A sinusoidal pattern is associated with fetal anemia.
2. A sinusoidal pattern is associated with chronic fetal bleed.
3. A sinusoidal pattern is associated with severe fetal hypoxia.
4. The most common cause of late decelerations is maternal hypotension.
5. Variable decelerations occur if the umbilical cord becomes compressed.
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