The client is having fetal heart rate decelerations. An amnioinfusion has been ordered for the client to alleviate the decelerations
The nurse understands that the type of decelerations that will be alleviated by amnioinfusion is which of the following? 1. Early decelerations
2. Moderate decelerations
3. Late decelerations
4. Variable decelerations
4
Explanation: 4. When cord compression is suspected, amnioinfusion (AI) may be considered. AI helps to prevent the possibility of variable decelerations by increasing the volume of amniotic fluid.
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