While Evaluating an External Monitor Tracing of a Woman in Active

question 18

Multiple Choice

While evaluating an external monitor tracing of a woman in active labor,the nurse notes that the FHR for five sequential contractions begins to decelerate late in the contraction,with the nadir of the decelerations occurring after the peak of the contraction.What is the nurse's first priority?

• A) Change the woman's position.
• B) Notify the health care provider.
• C) Assist with amnioinfusion
• D) Insert a scalp electrode.

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