A Nurse Assessing a Fetal Heart Monitor Notes Minimal Baseline

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse assessing a fetal heart monitor notes minimal baseline variability not associated with a fetal sleep cycle.There is no change after fetal scalp stimulation.What action by the nurse is most important?

• A) Administer a bolus of IV fluids.
• B) Administer oxygen at 8-10 L/min per mask.
• C) Offer support to the patient and her partner.
• D) Prepare to assist with internal fetal monitoring.

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