When Caring for a Laboring Patient with Oligohydramnios, the Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

When caring for a laboring patient with oligohydramnios, the nurse should be aware that:

• A)There is an increased risk of cord compression.
• B)There is less fluid available for the fetus to use during fetal breathing movements; therefore, pulmonary hypoplasia can develop, which could cause respiratory difficulties at birth.
• C)Labor progress is often more rapid than average.
• D)Early decelerations are more likely.

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