Physicians Generally Use Fetal Monitors Only in High-Risk Pregnancies Because

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True/False

Physicians generally use fetal monitors only in high-risk pregnancies because they pose an increased risk for infection for the mother.

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Definitions:

Surface Tension

The elastic tendency of a fluid surface which makes it acquire the least surface area possible, acting like a stretched elastic membrane.

Tracheal Tubes

Tubes that make up part of the respiratory system in insects, allowing gas exchange directly with body cells.

Spiracles

Openings on the surface of some animals, such as insects, spiders, and some fish, which lead to respiratory systems, allowing air to enter the body.

Annelids

A phylum of invertebrate animals characterized by their segmented bodies and include earthworms, leeches, and marine worms.