Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client in laborA nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
A fetal heart rate of 100/min for 10 minutes indicates bradycardia, suggesting fetal distress or hypoxia, which requires immediate reporting. The other findings are within normal limits for active labor.