When Using Intermittent Auscultation (IA)for Fetal Heart Rate,nurses Should Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

When using intermittent auscultation (IA) for fetal heart rate,nurses should be aware that:

• A)They can be expected to cover only two or three clients when IA is the primary method of fetal assessment.
• B)The best course is to use the descriptive terms associated with electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) when documenting results.
• C)If the heartbeat cannot be found immediately, a shift must be made to EFM.
• D)Ultrasound can be used to find the fetal heartbeat and reassure the mother if initial difficulty was a factor.

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