The nurse is analyzing fetal cord blood results. If the fetal blood pH is below 7.25, the nurse can conclude that the fetus was:

1. Acidotic and hypoxic.
2. Alkalotic and hypoxic.
3. Well oxygenated.
4. Alkalotic but well oxygenated.


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Rationale 1: Normal fetal blood pH should be above 7.25. Lower levels indicate acidosis and hypoxia.
Rationale 2: Fetal blood pH would need to be well above 7.25 to be alkalotic.
Rationale 3: Normal fetal blood pH should be above 7.25.
Rationale 4: Normal fetal blood pH should be above 7.25.

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