Which Clinical Finding Would Be an Indication to the Nurse

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which clinical finding would be an indication to the nurse that the fetus may be compromised?

• A) Active fetal movements
• B) Fetal heart rate in the 140s
• C) Contractions lasting 90 seconds
• D) Meconium-stained amniotic fluid

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Definitions:

Instinctive

Behavior that is innate and hardwired in an organism, often performed without being learned.

Self-awareness

Self-awareness is the conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, enabling introspection and recognition of one's own emotional state.

Drive

A natural, genetically programmed impulse to achieve an objective or fulfill a desire.

Stomach Contractions

Physical movements of the stomach muscles that aid in the digestion process.