The nurse is caring for a patient who is having fetal tachycardia. The nurse knows that possible causes include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Maternal dehydration.
2. Maternal hyperthyroidism.
3. Fetal hypoxia.
4. Prematurity.
5. Anesthesia or regional analgesia.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Maternal dehydration can cause fetal tachycardia.
Rationale 2: Maternal hyperthyroidism can cause fetal tachycardia.
Rationale 3: Fetal tachycardia can indicate fetal hypoxia.
Rationale 4: Prematurity can cause fetal tachycardia.
Rationale 5: Anesthesia and regional analgesia cause bradycardia.
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