The Nurse Explains to a Client in Labor That the Fetal

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to a client in labor that the fetal heart rate baseline is 150, with accelerations to 165, variable decelerations to 140, and moderate long-term variability. Which statement about the most important part of fetal heart monitoring indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching?

• A) "Presence of variability"
• B) "Depth of decelerations"
• C) "Fetal heart rate baseline"
• D) "Absence of variable decelerations"

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Definitions:

Actual Cost

The actual amount spent on goods, services, or other expenses, as opposed to budgeted or standard costs, including all direct and indirect costs.

Principle of Exceptions

A management principle focusing on identifying and addressing areas that significantly deviate from the norm or expected results, often utilizing reporting and analysis.

Variances

Differences between planned amounts and actual amounts incurred in operations, budgets, or financial projections.

Standard Costs

Preset costs for the manufacturing or production of goods under normal conditions, used for budgeting and measuring performance.