Decelerations That Mirror the Contractions Are Present with Each Contraction

question 16

Multiple Choice

Decelerations that mirror the contractions are present with each contraction on the monitor strip of a multipara who received epidural anesthesia 20 minutes ago. The nurse should

• A) maintain the normal assessment routine.
• B) administer O 2 at 8 to 10 L/minute by face mask.
• C) increase the IV flow rate from 125 to 150 mL/hour.
• D) assess the maternal blood pressure for a systolic pressure below 100 mm Hg.

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