Temporary Drops in the Fetal Heart Rate During Uterine Contractions

question 22

Multiple Choice

Temporary drops in the fetal heart rate during uterine contractions are known as:

• A) fetal stress.
• B) decelerations.
• C) primary apnea.
• D) secondary bradycardia.

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