A Nurse Is Assisting with a Forceps Delivery

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assisting with a forceps delivery.After the forceps are applied,the nurse notes fetal bradycardia.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Assess the fetal heart rate in 5 minutes.
• B) Document the findings in the chart.
• C) Inform the health-care provider immediately.
• D) Turn the woman on her left side.

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