A Primigravida Is Admitted to the Birth Setting in Early

question 18

Multiple Choice

A primigravida is admitted to the birth setting in early labor. She is 3 cm dilated, -2 station, with intact membranes and FHR of 150 beats/min. Her membranes rupture spontaneously, and the FHR drops to 90 beats/min with variable decelerations. The initial response from the nurse would be to:

• A) Perform a vaginal exam.
• B) Notify the physician.
• C) Place the patient in a left lateral position.
• D) Administer oxygen at 2 L per nasal cannula.

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