A nurse might be called on to stimulate the fetal scalp
a. As part of fetal scalp blood sampling
b. In response to tocolysis
c. In preparation for fetal oxygen saturation monitoring
d. To elicit an acceleration in the FHR
D
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A Fetal scalp blood sampling involves swabbing the scalp with disinfectant before
a sample is collected. The nurse would stimulate the fetal scalp to elicit an
acceleration of the FHR.
B Tocolysis is relaxation of the uterus. The nurse would stimulate the fetal scalp to
elicit an acceleration of the FHR.
C Fetal oxygen saturation monitoring involves the insertion of a sensor. The nurse
would stimulate the fetal scalp to elicit an acceleration of the FHR.
D The scalp can be stimulated using digital pressure during a vaginal examination.
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