When Using Intermittent Auscultation (IA)for a Fetal Heart Rate (FHR),nurses

question 29

Multiple Choice

When using intermittent auscultation (IA) for a fetal heart rate (FHR) ,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 electronic monitoring
• D)Ultrasound can be used to find the FHR and reassure the mother if initial difficulty was a factor

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