Which Should the Nurse Be Aware of When Using Intermittent

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which should the nurse be aware of when using intermittent auscultation (IA) to record the fetal heart rate (FHR) ?

• A) The uterus is palpated for absence of activity.
• B) The frequency and duration of contractions are measured in seconds for consistency.
• C) Contraction intensity is given a number of 1 to 7 by the nurse and patient together.
• D) The resting tone between contractions is described as either placid or turbulent.

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