Which Method of Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring Is the Most Appropriate

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which method of intrapartum fetal monitoring is the most appropriate when a woman has a history of hypertension during pregnancy?

• A) Continuous auscultation with a fetoscope
• B) Continuous electronic fetal monitoring
• C) Intermittent assessment with a Doppler transducer
• D) Intermittent electronic fetal monitoring for 15 minutes each hour

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